Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-07
RAHUL vs THE STATE OF DELHI MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/870
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAHUL
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF DELHI MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences imposed on the appellants for serious offences including kidnapping, gang rape, and murder. The court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the gravity of the crimes and the need for deterrence in such cases. The appellants' arguments for acquittal were rejected, reinforcing the trial court's findings and the appropriateness of the death penalty in this context.