SHYAM BABU vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the accused under Sections 364-A, 325, 323, 384, 342, and 506 IPC, all read with Section 120-B IPC, for kidnapping and related offences. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the essential elements of the crime, including the ransom demand and the use of force against the victim's mother. The appeal by Accused Nos. 1, 3, 4, and 5 was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the trial court's findings.