ANTRAM vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Shobha, based on circumstantial evidence and dying declarations. The Court emphasized that the absence of direct evidence does not preclude a conviction if the circumstantial evidence is compelling and consistent. The appeal against the Bombay High Court's dismissal of the appellant's appeal was rejected, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.