Supreme Court of India · 2024-09-24
Sunil @ Sonu Etc vs State Nct Of Delhi
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 727
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sunil @ Sonu Etc
- Respondent
- State Nct Of Delhi
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Sachin, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeals. The Court noted that the prosecution established the presence of pre-existing disputes and a coordinated attack by the appellants, leading to Sachin's death from knife injuries. The Court confirmed the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for deterrence.