State Of Rajasthan vs Balveer @ Balli & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondents under Sections 376(2)(g) and 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the gang rape and murder of the victim Rekha. The Court emphasized that the testimony of the approver Rajesh, who was granted pardon under Section 306 Cr.P.C., was credible and corroborated by other evidence. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings, rejecting the appeals of the respondents and maintaining the death penalty as appropriate given the heinous nature of the crime.