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Life Sentence Upheld After 44 Years for 1982 Murder
9 Jun
Summary
- Allahabad High Court confirmed life sentences for six men.
- The ruling pertains to a 1982 murder case, upheld from 1983.
- Convicts' appeals were dismissed, affirming their life imprisonment.
The Allahabad high court has upheld the life imprisonment of six men convicted in a 1982 murder case. This decision confirms a Saharanpur trial court judgment delivered on November 17, 1983. The appeals filed by Satish, Shiv Kumar, Ashok, Bhupat, Vijay, and Vikram against their conviction were dismissed. The court found no reason to challenge the trial court's findings.
Evidence presented clearly established that the accused had surrounded and assaulted the victim due to enmity on August 10, 1982. One of the seven original accused, Rakesh, died during the pendency of appeals, leading to the abatement of his case. The bench concluded the appeals were meritless.
Following their conviction, the accused had initially secured bail. However, due to non-appearance during hearings, non-bailable warrants were issued. They were subsequently arrested and are currently serving their sentences.
