The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (Oct 1) confirmed the death penalty imposed by a Kolhapur court on a man for killing his mother in 2017 and allegedly eating some of the body parts, noting this was a case of cannibalism. The bench said this was a case of cannibalism and it falls under the rarest of rare category. “The case falls under the rarest of rare category. The convict not only murdered his mother but he also removed her body parts – brain, heart, liver, kidney, intestine and was cooking them on a pan,” the High Court said.
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MUMBAI: In a chilling case that shocked the nation, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday confirmed the death penalty for Sunil Kuchkoravi, who was convicted of murdering his mother in 2017 and allegedly consuming some of her body parts.
The division bench, comprising Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan, upheld the death sentence imposed by a Kolhapur court, emphasizing that this was a case of cannibalism, falling under the “rarest of rare” category.
The court stated unequivocally that there was no possibility of reformation for the convict, given the gruesome nature of the crime. The bench remarked,
“The case falls under the rarest of rare category. The convict not only murdered his mother but he also removed her body parts – brain, heart, liver, kidney, intestine – and was cooking them on a pan.”
They further elaborated on the horrifying details, saying,
“He had cooked her ribs and was about to cook her heart. This is a case of cannibalism.”
The High Court noted that there was “no chance of reformation” for Sunil Kuchkoravi, citing his cannibalistic tendencies. The court was firm in its stance, stating,
“If given life imprisonment, he may commit a similar crime in jail.”
This assessment, combined with the sheer brutality of the crime, led the judges to confirm the death penalty.
The Gruesome Crime
According to the prosecution, the horrific incident occurred on August 28, 2017, when Sunil Kuchkoravi brutally murdered his 63-year-old mother, Yallama Rama Kuchkoravi, at their residence in Kolhapur city. After the murder, Kuchkoravi dismembered her body, cooking and allegedly consuming some of her organs. The prosecution revealed that the motive behind the killing was linked to a dispute over money, as the deceased had refused to give her son funds to purchase alcohol.
The Kolhapur sessions court, which sentenced Kuchkoravi to death in 2021, had described the case as falling under the “rarest of rare” category, stating that the “gruesome murder shook the social conscience of society.” Despite filing an appeal challenging his conviction and the death penalty, the Bombay High Court ultimately rejected his plea.
The court emphasized that the severity and grotesque nature of the crime left no room for leniency. “This is a case of cannibalism,” the court reiterated during its judgment, underscoring the monstrous nature of the act.
A Case of Cannibalism and Its Impact
Cannibalism cases are extremely rare, and this one, in particular, has raised alarm bells due to its deeply disturbing nature. The High Court’s decision highlights the gravity of such offenses and reinforces the stance that extreme crimes warrant extreme consequences.
Kuchkoravi, who has been lodged at Yerwada prison in Pune, was informed of the High Court’s decision via video conference. His death sentence not only marks a significant legal ruling but also serves as a somber reminder of the dangers posed by individuals capable of such horrific acts.
With the Bombay High Court’s confirmation of the death penalty, the case now stands as one of the most heinous crimes in recent memory. The court’s ruling sends a strong message that such acts of inhumanity will be met with the harshest punishment under the law.
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