Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-23
Agniraj vs State Through The Deputy ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Agniraj
- Respondent
- State Through The Deputy ...
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of multiple accused under Sections 302, 307, 147, 148 of the IPC, and Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, affirming the life sentences awarded by the Madras High Court. The case involved allegations of serious criminal acts including murder and attempt to murder, with the prosecution establishing a motive linked to local political rivalry. The court examined the evidence and found the conviction justified, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's judgment as sound and based on sufficient evidence.