Supreme Court of India · 2013-05-03
MANGA @ MAN SINGH vs STATE OF UTTARKAKHAND
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/29225
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MANGA @ MAN SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF UTTARKAKHAND
- Author
- FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA B.S. CHAUHAN
- Bench
- FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA B.S. CHAUHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 302, 307, 147, and 148 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the appellants, confirming the life sentences and fines imposed by the trial court. The Court found that the evidence established the appellants' involvement in a premeditated attack that resulted in the death of Mehroof and serious injuries to others. The Court emphasized the need for strict adherence to legal standards in violent crimes, affirming the High Court's decision to maintain the trial court's judgment.