State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Shabnam and Salim

Updates

1. News18 Feb 2021

   UP teacher who killed her family may be India's 1st woman to be hanged in 70 yrs

   The Supreme Court has ruled that the Shabnam and Salim wanted to grab the property of Shabnam's parents who were against their marriage.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided Shabnam and Salim killed family members to take their property.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, while Shabnam and Salim are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Feb 2021.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court ruled the pair wanted to seize the property of parents who opposed their marriage.

   What it means:

   The ruling makes it possible for Shabnam to become the first woman hanged in decades.

   Hindustan Times
2. Judgment15 May 2015

   Supreme Court dismisses appeal of Shabnam and Salim in 2008 family murder case

   The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction and death sentence of Shabnam and her partner Salim for the murder of seven members of her family, rejecting her claim that Salim acted alone.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death penalty for the two people involved in a murder.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, while Shabnam and her partner Salim are the convicted individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 15 May 2015.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court rejected the claim that only Salim committed the murders of the seven family members.

   What it means:

   The court dismissed the appeal, meaning the death sentences for Shabnam and Salim remain in place.

   Indian Kanoon