Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-13
SY. AZHAR SY. KALANDAR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/43639
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SY. AZHAR SY. KALANDAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Sy. Azhar Sy. Kalandar challenging his conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder. The court upheld the High Court's decision, which found sufficient evidence of intent to kill based on the appellant's actions during a public procession. The sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine was affirmed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense.