LALIT KUMAR YADAV @ KURI vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's affirmation of the death sentence under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Km. 'x' and a five-year sentence under Section 376 read with Section 511 IPC for attempted rape. The Court found that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt despite the appellant's claims regarding the credibility of witnesses and evidence. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the need for deterrent punishment, thereby dismissing the appeal.