Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-15
JAIKAM KHAN vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/21926
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAIKAM KHAN
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI, HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of three accused in a murder case while setting aside the acquittal of one accused by the High Court. The court examined the evidence and the circumstances surrounding the case, affirming the conviction under Section 302/34 of the IPC for the remaining accused. The judgment emphasizes the gravity of the crime and the necessity of upholding the death penalty in heinous offenses.