Budhadev Karmaskar vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court emphasized that the brutal murder of a sex worker, Chhaya Rani Pal, is a violation of her right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, substantiated the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder. The judgment reinforces the need for societal empathy towards sex workers, recognizing their humanity and the circumstances leading to their profession.