Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-13
MAHESH vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/6680
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAHESH
- Respondent
- STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Author
- ANIL R. DAVE MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA
- Bench
- ANIL R. DAVE MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA
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 evidence presented established the involvement of all three accused in the crime. The Court found no merit in the appeals against the conviction and sentence, thereby affirming the High Court's decision.