SMT. PANIBEN vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of her daughter-in-law, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that dying declarations, as per Section 32 IPC, can serve as the sole basis for conviction if they are trustworthy and reliable, which was established in this case through multiple declarations made by the deceased. The Court held that the evidence presented was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the confirmation of the life sentence.