Supreme Court of India · 2014-08-01
RAMESH vs STATE TR.INSP.OF POLICE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/20402
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAMESH
- Respondent
- STATE TR.INSP.OF POLICE
- Author
- V.GOPALA GOWDA
- Bench
- V. GOPALA GOWDA DIPAK MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 376, 302, and 201 IPC, affirming the trial court's findings based on the evidence presented, which included testimonies from 22 witnesses and various exhibits. The Court reiterated that the prosecution successfully established the charges of rape and murder, leading to a sentence of life imprisonment and fines under the respective sections. The judgment emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the necessity of stringent punishment for such heinous crimes against minors.