MAHESH vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Sanjay and Sunita, affirming the life sentence imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution had established the appellant's motive and intent, as he had threatened Sanjay prior to the marriage and subsequently attacked both Sanjay and Sunita with a firearm and a knife. The Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the High Court's decision to convict the appellant for murder while acquitting him of other charges under Sections 307 and 324 IPC and the Arms Act.