MAHESH MAHTO vs STATE OF BIHAR.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mahesh Mahto (A-2) under Sections 302 and 201/34 IPC for the murder of Meera Devi, affirming that the prosecution established the case through circumstantial evidence. The Court noted that the demand for dowry and subsequent harassment led to the homicide, which was corroborated by medical evidence indicating a homicidal death. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings and sentence.