Vikram Singh @ Vicky & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 364A IPC, affirming that it prescribes the death penalty for kidnapping for ransom, which is a serious crime. The Court reiterated that the death penalty serves as a deterrent for heinous crimes, including those involving murder during kidnapping. The appeal for quashing the death sentence was dismissed, reinforcing the High Court's decision that the sentence was appropriate given the circumstances of the case.