Shantabai & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Gunwant Nivrati Dhumale, confirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the presence of the accused at the crime scene and the motive behind the murder, which was linked to illicit relations. The Court found no merit in the appeal and maintained the lower court's decision, thereby affirming the conviction and sentence.