JAGRITI DEVI vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused-appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of her co-wife, Shanti Devi, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The Court found that the evidence, including the recovery of the weapon and the nature of the injuries inflicted, established the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The claim of private defense was rejected as the circumstances did not warrant such a defense, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.