Supreme Court of India · 2023-04-12
SITA RAM vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/24793
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SITA RAM
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ram Bachchan under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder, affirming the life sentence imposed by the lower courts. The court analyzed the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the circumstances surrounding the incident that occurred on August 17, 1984. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the lower court's findings and the gravity of the crime committed.