Supreme Court of India · 2019-03-29
Amrika Bai vs The State Of Chhattisgarh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2019 SUPREME COURT 1831
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Amrika Bai
- Respondent
- The State Of Chhattisgarh
- Author
- N.V. Ramana
- Bench
- Indira Banerjee, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, N.V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Amrika Bai under Section 302 read with Section 149 and Section 147 of the IPC, confirming the life sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge. The court found that the appellant's actions were premeditated and constituted a serious offense, dismissing the appeal against the High Court's decision. The judgment emphasizes the importance of maintaining public order and the consequences of mob violence.