DNYANESHWAR vs STATE OF MAHRASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Leelabai, emphasizing that the absence of fractures does not negate the possibility of asphyxia as the cause of death. The Court reiterated that the husband bears the burden to explain the circumstances of his wife's unnatural death, particularly when the incident occurred in their matrimonial home. The High Court's finding of guilt was affirmed, as the evidence of harassment and the nature of the injuries supported the conviction.