MORCHA vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, affirming that the injuries inflicted were sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature. The Court clarified that under Explanation 2 to Section 299 IPC, the possibility of survival with immediate medical treatment does not absolve the accused of liability for murder. The Court found that the appellant intended to cause death, as evidenced by the nature of the injuries inflicted, and thus the High Court's alteration of the conviction was justified.