Arun Bhakta @ Thulu vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Jyotsna, emphasizing that circumstantial evidence, including the recovery of a blood-stained axe and shirt, was sufficient to establish guilt. The Court noted that the prosecution presented a coherent narrative of events leading to the murder, despite the appellant's alibi defense. The appeal against the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of the appellant's challenge was rejected, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.