Renuka Bai Alias Rinku Alias Ratan & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of five children, affirming the death penalty imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the appellants, along with their mother and an approver, conspired to kidnap and murder children to facilitate their thefts, establishing a clear pattern of criminal behavior. The Court emphasized the gravity of the crimes and the need for deterrent punishment, confirming the lower courts' findings on the sufficiency of evidence against the appellants.