Supreme Court of India · 2007-10-03
MOTI LAL vs STATE OF M.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2004/25966
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOTI LAL
- Respondent
- STATE OF M.P.
- Author
- H.S. BEDI S.B. SINHA
- Bench
- H.S. BEDI S.B. SINHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Munnilal and Baldev, and under Section 307 IPC for the attempt to murder Narbadiya Bai and Amritlal. The Court found that the evidence established a clear case of mob violence, with the appellants playing a significant role in the attack. The death sentences imposed by the trial court were confirmed, affirming the High Court's finding of guilt against the appellants.