Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-23
Sakhawat vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sakhawat
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC, affirming the life sentences awarded by the High Court. The case was based on eyewitness testimonies and forensic evidence linking the accused to the crime scene. The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the appellants' criminal liability for the offences committed.