MOHAN ANNA CHAVAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to the appellant for the heinous crimes of kidnapping, rape, and murder of two minor girls under Sections 363, 376, 302, and 201 IPC. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offenses, particularly noting the appellant's prior convictions for similar crimes against minors, which demonstrated a pattern of recidivism. The Court affirmed the lower courts' decisions, highlighting the need for stringent punishment to deter such brutal acts against children.