Malleshi vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 364A IPC for the abduction of Vijayabhasker, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Karnataka High Court. The Court emphasized that the evidence provided by the victim and corroborated by witnesses was sufficient to establish the appellant's involvement in the crime. The judgment reinforced the principle that abduction for ransom is a serious offense, warranting stringent punishment under the law.