VINAY SHARMA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of the petitioner under multiple sections including Sections 120-B, 302, and 376(2)(g) IPC, affirming that the case fell within the 'rarest of rare' category. The Court dismissed the review petition and curative petition regarding the rejection of the mercy plea by the President of India under Article 72 of the Constitution, stating that the necessary materials were adequately considered. The Court found no merit in the arguments regarding procedural irregularities in the rejection of the mercy petition, leading to the dismissal of the writ petition.