Raju Jagdish Paswan vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court examined the imposition of the death penalty under Section 302 IPC, determining whether it was disproportionate to the crime of rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl. The Court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime, the premeditated actions of the appellant, and the aggravating circumstances surrounding the case. The Court concluded that the death penalty was justified given the brutal facts and the impact on the victim's family, affirming the trial court's decision.