Suthenthiraraja v/s. State through DSP/CBI, SIT and others
- Kushagra Bhatia, MNLU Nagpur
- December 15, 2020
Content :
The following is a brief case analysis of the case titled Suthenthiraraja v. State through DSP/CBI, SIT and others (1999) 9 SCC 323. This was the landmark case of Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassination. This case revolves around the concept of “Death Penalty” and “Mens Rea” in a crime. This case had been read, summarized and analyzed broadly under the following heads: Background of the case, facts of the case, issues, and arguments by the councils, legal aspect involved, view of the court, overview of the judgment, critical analysis and suggestions. The case focuses on the legal aspect embedded in Article 21 and Article 137 of the Constitution of India. Section 302 r/w Section 120B of IPC, Section 3(3) of TADA, 1987.
