VIRBHAN SINGH AND ANR. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Virbhan Singh and his mother under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Smt. Gyani, affirming that the evidence, primarily circumstantial, demonstrated that the deceased was brutally murdered and then hung to simulate suicide. The Court found the motive rooted in the husband's desire to remarry, which was supported by medical evidence indicating the cause of death was due to assault and asphyxia. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the life sentences imposed by the lower courts.