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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.

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