SHRIPATRAO vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 498A IPC for the murder of his wife by setting her ablaze. The Court found that the eight dying declarations made by the victim were consistent and credible, particularly noting the reliability of the declarations recorded by medical and judicial authorities. The High Court's dismissal of the appeal was affirmed, as the evidence presented was deemed sufficient to support the conviction.