Supreme Court of India · 2013-01-28
MOHINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/16323
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHINDER SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- P.Sathasivam
- Bench
- FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA P. SATHASIVAM
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence imposed on the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the brutal murder of his wife and daughter. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision, which had accepted the murder reference and dismissed the appellant's appeal. The judgment emphasized the heinous nature of the crime and the necessity of capital punishment in such cases, aligning with the principles of justice and deterrence.