Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-20
Neelu @ Nilesh Koshti vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Neelu @ Nilesh Koshti
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Prashant Kumar Mishra
- Bench
- Prashant Kumar Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment and fines, with the case involving the kidnapping and murder of a girl, Archana @ Pinki, and subsequent investigation revealing ransom demands. The Court found the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction, affirming the appellate court's judgment. The decision emphasizes the importance of evidence in criminal convictions under the IPC.