Bija & Ors vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Smt. Santro, affirming that the prosecution established the motive linked to her second marriage and the manner of death involving smothering. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including the circumstances surrounding the death and the relationship dynamics, warranted the conviction. The sentence of life imprisonment and fines imposed by the lower courts were confirmed, reinforcing the seriousness of the crime.