Supreme Court of India · 2023-04-20
Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh vs The State Of Jharkhand
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kashi Nath Singh @ Kallu Singh
- Respondent
- The State Of Jharkhand
- Author
- Rajesh Bindal
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka, Rajesh Bindal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Kashi Nath Singh under Sections 302 and 376 of the IPC, affirming the High Court's decision to commute the death penalty to life imprisonment without remission. The court emphasized the gravity of the offenses committed against a minor, highlighting the need for stringent punishment. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal stance on serious crimes against children.