SHAMRAO DATTU KUMBHAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of the appellant by the High Court, holding that the evidence of motive and recoveries made at the appellant's instance were sufficient to establish guilt under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court emphasized that the motive, stemming from an illicit relationship, combined with the circumstantial evidence, warranted a conviction. The judgment of the High Court allowing the State's appeal was upheld, resulting in the conviction of the appellant.