Supreme Court of India · 2011-02-24
NARAYAN DUTT vs STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/12215
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NARAYAN DUTT
- Respondent
- STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- GANGULY
- Bench
- G.S. SINGHVI,ASOK KUMAR GANGULY, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 302, 148, and 149 IPC for their involvement in the gang-rape and murder of Kiranjit Kaur. The Court emphasized the importance of a fair trial and the role of the Sessions Judge in summoning additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The appeal against the life sentences was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the integrity of the judicial process.