Ankush Maruti Shinde & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of accused Nos. 1, 2 & 4 under Section 366 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, while altering the sentences of accused Nos. 3, 5 & 6 to life imprisonment. The Court confirmed the convictions for offences under Section 376(2)(g) and Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC, while setting aside the convictions under Section 376 IPC for some accused. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offences and the need for deterrent punishment, affirming the death penalty for the most culpable offenders.