Supreme Court of India · 2010-07-06
Singapagu Anjaiah vs State Of A.P
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2010 SC 441
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Singapagu Anjaiah
- Respondent
- State Of A.P
- Author
- C.K. Prasad
- Bench
- C.K. Prasad, G.S. Singhvi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 148, 302, and 324 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the findings of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and the trial court. The Court noted that the appellant was involved in a premeditated attack resulting in the murder of S. Ramalingam and injuries to others, establishing the necessary elements of rioting and murder under Sections 148 and 302 IPC. The Court maintained the life sentence for the murder conviction, emphasizing the gravity of the offenses committed.