SURENDRA KOLI vs STATE OF U.P. ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence imposed on Surendra Koli under Section 302 IPC for the gruesome murders of several children, affirming the High Court's findings. The Court found that Koli's confession recorded under Section 164 CrPC was voluntary and corroborated by substantial evidence, including the recovery of body parts and weapons. The Court emphasized the heinous nature of the crimes and the necessity of the death penalty as a deterrent.