Supreme Court of India · 2022-03-08
DESH DEEPAK KUMAR VIHANGAM@ DEEPAK KUMAR vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/26020
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DESH DEEPAK KUMAR VIHANGAM@ DEEPAK KUMAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Desh Deepak Kumar Vihangam and others under Sections 364A and 120B of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping for ransom. The court confirmed the life sentences imposed by the High Court, while noting the acquittal of co-convict Santosh, which was not challenged by the State. The judgment emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the necessity of deterrent punishment in such cases.