RAVINDER SINGH @ KAKU vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals arising from the conviction of Ravinder Singh @ Kaku and others for the kidnapping and murder of two children. The Trial Court sentenced all three accused to death, but the High Court acquitted two and modified Kaku's sentence to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 302 IPC. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for sufficient evidence to support capital punishment and the importance of fair trial standards.