Vinay Sharma vs The State N.C.T. Of Delhi

The Supreme Court reviewed the judgment dated 05.05.2017, which had dismissed the criminal appeals of Vinay Sharma and Pawan Kumar Gupta, who were convicted for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman, Nirbhaya. The Court reiterated the validity of the death penalty under Section 302 IPC and upheld the previous rulings of the trial court and the Delhi High Court, confirming the death sentences. The review petitions were dismissed, affirming the Court's stance on capital punishment in heinous crimes.