SANTOSH RANI JAIN & ANR. vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Santosh Rani and Virendra under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Neelam, confirming that the evidence established a case of homicide rather than suicide. The Court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had caused Neelam's death in furtherance of their common intention, rejecting the defense of suicide. The acquittal of Rabindra was also affirmed, as the evidence did not sufficiently implicate him in the crime.