Bantu vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to the appellant under Sections 364, 376, and 302 IPC for the brutal rape and murder of a five-year-old girl. The Court emphasized the heinous nature of the crime, noting the appellant's premeditated actions and the extreme brutality inflicted upon the victim. The judgment confirmed the findings of the lower courts and dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the gravity of offenses against children under Indian law.