BANDU vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant Bandu under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his 1.5-year-old daughter, Nita, after initially being convicted under Section 498A IPC. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness testimony from the mother, Shanta, and corroborating medical evidence indicating asphyxia as the cause of death. The Court affirmed the life imprisonment sentence and fine imposed by the High Court, emphasizing the credibility of the prosecution's case.