SMT. RAJESHWARI DEVI vs THE STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Santosh Singh, Onkar Singh, and Rajeshwari under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Sudha, affirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court. The Court found that Sudha was subjected to harassment for dowry, which constituted a motive for the murder. The Court also maintained the convictions of the domestic servants under Section 201 IPC, while setting aside the sentence under Section 147 IPC for the parents-in-law.