Supreme Court of India · 2008-10-17
Virendra @ Buddhu & Anr vs State Of U.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SC (SUPP) 795
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Virendra @ Buddhu & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of U.P
- Author
- Mukundakam Sharma
- Bench
- Mukundakam Sharma, Arijit Pasayat
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the Allahabad High Court's decision that reversed the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court found sufficient evidence of premeditated murder, noting the motive linked to ongoing property disputes and previous threats. The appeal by the accused was dismissed, and their life sentences were confirmed, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for justice.