Supreme Court of India · 2019-07-16

MUNAWWAR vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Citation / case number: SC 2013/12135
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: MUNAWWAR
Respondent: THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
Author: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Munawwar against the conviction under Sections 302 and 365 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder and abduction of a minor. The court examined the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the timeline of events surrounding the case. Ultimately, the court upheld the lower court's decision, affirming the life sentence and additional terms of imprisonment for the appellant.