SHIVAJI @ DADYA SHANKAR ALHAT vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 302 and 376(2)(f) IPC for the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl. The Court emphasized the gravity of crimes against children and affirmed the death sentence imposed by the trial court, stating that such heinous acts warrant the harshest penalties. The Court found that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, thereby dismissing the appeal against the conviction and sentence.