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Deepak Rai v. State of Bihar

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Reported as [2013] 14 S.C.R. 297
Bench H.L. Datiu, Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya and M. Y. Eqbal JJ.
Decided 19 September 2013

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What the Court ordered

We are of the considered opinion that with regard to A 1 and A2 this case falls into the category of G rarest of the rare cases and is not a case where imprisonment for life is an adequate sentence and thus, constrained to reach the iilescapable conclusion that death sentence imposed on A 1 and A2 be confirmed. 360 SUPREME COURT REPORTS [2013] 14 S.C.R. A.

Judgment, page 63

From the headnote

Sentence/Sentencing: Death sentence - On conviction for offence u/s. 302 /PC c - Propriety of - Death penalty can be awarded only in exceptional cases where the crime is so brutal, diabolical and revolting so as to shock the collective conscience of the community - In the present case, so far as the case of 0 accused Nos. 1 and 2 is concerned, the case falls under rarest of rare category - The acts of murder committed by the accused are so gruesome, merciless and brutal that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating circumstances - Hence their death sentence confirmed - However,

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