Supreme Court of India · 2014-02-25
RAJKUMAR vs STATE OF M.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/22776
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJKUMAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF M.P.
- Author
- B.S. CHAUHAN
- Bench
- M.Y. EQBAL B.S. CHAUHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 376, 450, and 302 IPC, affirming the death sentence awarded by the trial court. The Court established that the evidence, including eyewitness testimony and forensic analysis, sufficiently proved the commission of rape and murder. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offences and the need for stringent punishment, thereby confirming the High Court's decision.