What was the nature of the crime committed by the UP man?

He was convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a minor boy in Punjab.

Why did the Supreme Court set aside the life imprisonments of four accused?

The court cited substantial gaps in the evidence presented against them.

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UP Man Sentenced to Death for Rape and Murder of Minor Boy in Punjab

Supreme Court overturns life term of four in separate murder case; Rahul Gandhi criticizes Delhi Police

A man from Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor boy in Punjab, described as a 'rarest of rare' case. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court set aside the life imprisonment of four accused in a different murder case, citing substantial gaps in evidence. Opposition leader

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Published Sep 18, 2026

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A man from Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor boy in Punjab in a case described as 'rarest of rare.' Separately, the Supreme Court overturned life imprisonment sentences of four accused in a Kannur murder case due to gaps in evidence. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Delhi Police's response following the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl.

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The Uttar Pradesh man received the death penalty for the brutal rape and murder of a minor boy in Punjab, a case that authorities termed 'rarest of rare.' In another development, a 19-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a minor girl. However, the Supreme Court recently set aside the life term awarded to four individuals in a murder case from Kannur, pointing out significant gaps in the evidence presented.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about the functioning of Delhi Police, questioning whether the force exists only to intimidate ordinary citizens, in the wake of the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl. These cases have sparked widespread attention and debate on law enforcement and justice delivery in the country.

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What was the nature of the crime committed by the UP man?: He was convicted for the brutal rape and murder of a minor boy in Punjab.
Why did the Supreme Court set aside the life imprisonments of four accused?: The court cited substantial gaps in the evidence presented against them.

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