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Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-03

Karan @ Fatiya vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Karan @ Fatiya
Respondent
The State Of Madhya Pradesh
Bench
Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court reviewed an appeal challenging the death sentence awarded by a trial court for multiple offenses under Indian Penal Code and POCSO Act. The appellate court had upheld the conviction and sentence, which was challenged on legal grounds. The Supreme Court examined the validity of the conviction and the appropriateness of the sentence, ultimately affirming the lower court's decision. The judgment reinforces the legal standards for sentencing in serious criminal cases involving heinous crimes against minors.

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