STATE OF U.P. vs SAHRUNNISA

The Supreme Court addressed a case involving the brutal murder of two young boys, Shamshad Ali and Naushad Ali, by their relatives under the influence of superstition, leading to charges under Sections 302 and 307 IPC. The Court emphasized that the involvement of family members in such heinous acts reflects a grave societal issue related to superstition. The Court upheld the convictions of the accused, affirming that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt, thereby reinforcing the principle that superstition cannot justify acts of violence.