Supreme Court of India · 2023-09-04
MUNNA PANDEY vs STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/25393
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MUNNA PANDEY
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the death sentence awarded to Munna Pandey for the heinous crimes of rape and murder of a minor girl. The Court reviewed the procedural compliance and the evidence leading to the conviction, emphasizing the importance of a fair trial and adherence to legal standards. The High Court's confirmation of the death sentence was scrutinized, reaffirming the necessity of rigorous judicial procedures in capital cases. Ultimately, the Court upheld the conviction and sentence, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for justice.