Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-07
P. Ponnusamy vs The State Of Tamil Nadu
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P. Ponnusamy
- Respondent
- The State Of Tamil Nadu
- Author
- Bela M. Trivedi
- Bench
- Chief Justice, S. Ravindra Bhat, Bela M. Trivedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of P. Ponnusamy against a death sentence imposed by the High Court of Madras under Section 302 of the IPC and Section 120B. The court examined the procedural history and the circumstances surrounding the death reference. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's order and maintained the death sentence, emphasizing the gravity of the offenses committed.