Kotresh @ Kotrappa vs The State Of Karnataka

insc-2025-1250 Supreme Court of India 17 October 2025 • 15 min read

6 cases cited (0 SG, 6 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Practice Areas

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Indian Penal Code, 1860

Judges (2)

Augustine George Masih Coram Dipankar Datta Delivered

Counsel (2)

Ashok Gaur Counsel Amicus Shakshi Singh Counsel Amicus

Parties (2)

State of Karnataka Respondent Kotresh @ Kotrappa Appellant

Case Significance

Kotresh @ Kotrappa vs The State Of Karnataka is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 17, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1250). Appellant convicted under Section 304 Part-II IPC for a revenge killing challenged the 8-year sentence imposed by the High Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the sentence did not warrant interference and the courts must adopt a balanced approach to sentencing. The bench comprised Justices Augustine George Masih and Dipankar Datta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta. Counsel appearing: Ashok Gaur (amicus curiae), Shakshi Singh (amicus curiae).

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 6 case citations.

Summary

Appellant convicted under Section 304 Part-II IPC for a revenge killing challenged the 8-year sentence imposed by the High Court. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the sentence did not warrant interference and the courts must adopt a balanced approach to sentencing.

What was the outcome of Kotresh @ Kotrappa vs The State Of Karnataka?

Statutes Cited

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Cases Cited (6)

IN (6)

(1991) 3 SCC 471 (2006) 11 SCC 444 (2006) 2 SCC 359 (2016) 1 SCC 463 (2018) 13 SCC 87 2025 INSC 1250

Cited By (1)

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Kotresh @ Kotrappa vs The State Of Karnataka

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1250)