LIYAKAT vs STATE OF UTTARANCHAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Liyakat and Zahira under Sections 302 and 201 IPC for the murder and concealment of the body of Noor Alam, a child. The Court affirmed the death sentence awarded to Liyakat by the trial court, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for deterrence. The judgment of the Uttranchal High Court was confirmed, reinforcing the principle that heinous crimes against children warrant the severest penalties.