Supreme Court of India · 2018-10-31
AMBADAS LAXMAN SHINDE vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/40182
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AMBADAS LAXMAN SHINDE
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court recalled its judgment dated 30 April 2009, which had sentenced Accused Nos. 3, 5, and 6 to death, due to their lack of representation and opportunity to be heard during the appeals filed by the State for enhancement of sentence. The Court emphasized the importance of fair representation and the right to be heard, thereby holding that the previous judgment was unjust and must be set aside. Consequently, the death sentences imposed on Accused Nos. 3, 5, and 6 were recalled, ensuring their right to a fair trial was upheld.