Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-03
Karan @ Faitya vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Karan @ Faitya
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol, Vikram Nath, B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed a case where the appellant was convicted under multiple sections of the IPC and POCSO Act, including the death penalty for murder. The High Court affirmed the conviction and sentence, including the death sentence, and dismissed the appeal. The Court examined the legal validity of the death sentence, considering the evidence and sentencing principles. The Court upheld the lower courts' decisions, confirming the legality of the death penalty in this case.