P. Mani vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, affirming the reliance on her dying declaration despite the defense's claim of suicide due to mental illness. The Court emphasized that the appellant's failure to explain his absence from the scene, as per Section 106 of the Evidence Act, was critical in establishing his guilt. The judgment of the High Court was confirmed, maintaining the life sentence and fine imposed by the Sessions Court.