Supreme Court of India · 2006-11-07
STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs KASHI RAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 2000/9693
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Respondent
- KASHI RAM
- Author
- B.P. Singh
- Bench
- TARUN CHATTERJEE B.P. SINGH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court's decision that acquitted Kashi Ram of murder under Section 302 IPC, which had set aside the death sentence imposed by the Sessions Court. The Court found that the High Court erred in its assessment of evidence, particularly regarding the history of domestic violence and the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Kalawati and her two daughters. The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction and death sentence, emphasizing the need for stringent action against domestic violence and the sanctity of life.