SANWARIYA LAL vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his son Rajesh, emphasizing that the case was primarily based on circumstantial evidence. The Court noted that the injuries sustained by the victim were inconsistent with an accidental fall, and the motive was established through the appellant's suspicion regarding the child's paternity and financial gain from a fixed deposit in the child's name. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings and the sentence imposed.