Eknath Kisan Kumbharkar vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to the appellant for the murder of his pregnant daughter under Section 302 IPC, while also convicting him under Section 316 IPC for causing the death of an unborn child and Section 364 IPC for kidnapping. The Court emphasized the heinous nature of the crime, noting the premeditated act of strangulation and the appellant's attempt to mislead the victim's family. The appeal against the High Court's confirmation of the death sentence was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings and the severity of the punishment.