SAJU vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 120B, 302, and 109 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Ms. Jameela, emphasizing that the prosecution established a conspiracy leading to her death through circumstantial evidence. The Court noted that the accused had a motive stemming from an illicit relationship and the victim's pregnancy, which he sought to eliminate. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, affirming the life imprisonment sentence and fine imposed by the Sessions Court.