RENUKA BAI @ RINKU @ RATAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the appellants under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 364 IPC for kidnapping. The Court found that the appellants, along with their mother and an approver, were involved in a conspiracy to kidnap and murder children, with evidence supporting their guilt in six out of nine alleged murders. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crimes committed over a span of six years.