Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-13
Mahesh & Anr vs State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2012 SUPREME COURT 2172
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mahesh & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Bench
- Mukundakam Sharma, Anil R. Dave
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court's judgment convicting Ramdutt, Mahesh, and Kanhaiyalal under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Kirori. The Court confirmed the life sentences imposed by the High Court, emphasizing that the prosecution had established the common intention of the accused to commit the crime. The Court found no merit in the appeals filed by the convicted individuals, thereby affirming the High Court's decision.