BALDEV RAJ vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, affirming that an extra-judicial confession can be relied upon if it is voluntary and corroborated by other evidence. The Court found that the confession was made in the presence of credible witnesses and was not induced by any promise of pardon. The evidence, including the recovery of the body and the weapon, established a strong circumstantial case against the appellant, leading to the conclusion that the High Court's decision was justified and warranted no interference.