GANESHLAL vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 IPC for the murder of his wife, rejecting the appellant's claim of suicide. The Court found that there was no evidence suggesting the deceased had suicidal tendencies, and the circumstances indicated that the appellant and his family were involved in the crime. The Court emphasized the lack of struggle or evidence supporting the suicide theory, affirming the conviction despite the acquittal of other family members.