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Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-27

Gauri Mahto @ Gauri Kumar vs The State Of Bihar

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Gauri Mahto @ Gauri Kumar
Respondent
The State Of Bihar
Author
J.K. Maheshwari
Bench
Aravind Kumar, J.K. Maheshwari

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 364A of the Indian Penal Code for kidnapping and ransom demand. The court examined the evidence regarding the incident where the accused stormed into the house, committed loot, and kidnapped a child with threats. The appellate court confirmed the life sentence and fine, emphasizing the severity of the offense involving kidnapping for ransom. The judgment affirms the strict legal stance against such heinous crimes.

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