BANTU vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to the appellant under Sections 364, 376, and 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, 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 actions were driven by animal lust and resulted in the victim's death. The judgment confirmed the findings of the lower courts and reiterated the need for stringent punishment in cases involving sexual violence against minors.