Supreme Court of India · 2021-02-25
DEVI LAL vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/32731
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DEVI LAL
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.M. JOSEPH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Devilal and his sons for murder and atrocities against a member of a Scheduled Caste under the SC/ST Act. The court found sufficient evidence to support the charges under Sections 302 IPC and the SC/ST Act, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of laws protecting marginalized communities. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.