Supreme Court of India · 2021-08-04
SURAJDEO MAHTO vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/21484
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SURAJDEO MAHTO
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Surajdeo Mahto and Prakash Mahto for murder under Section 302 IPC, confirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court. The court found sufficient evidence linking the appellants to the crime, including their involvement in a conspiracy to commit murder. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentences.