SAROJINI vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of the appellant-accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the dowry death of their daughter-in-law, overturning the High Court's acquittal. The Court found that the evidence, including medical findings of asphyxia and the circumstances surrounding the death, established a clear motive linked to dowry demands. The Court affirmed the conviction and sentence of the mother-in-law under Section 201 IPC, concluding that the evidence did not support the defense's claims of accidental death or suicide.