(1.) The Additional Sessions Judge, Kolhapur has made a reference under Sec. 366 (1), Code of Criminal Procedure for confirmation of death sentence awarded by him to the convict in Sessions Case No. 6 of 2018, which was decided on 8/7/2021.
(2.) The Additional Sessions Judge convicted the accused - Sunil Rama Kuchkoravi (for short 'convict') of the offence punishable under Sec. 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced him to hang by neck, till he is dead. A fine of Rs.25,000.00 was also imposed and in default, he was directed to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for six months.
(3.) Admittedly, the convict has not preferred an appeal against his conviction and sentence of death.