State Of Maharashtra vs Mangilal

The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court's judgment of acquittal under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, emphasizing that the trial court's findings were supported by substantial evidence. The Court held that the prosecution successfully established the motive and opportunity of the accused, Mangilal, in committing the murders of Durgabai and her children. The Court confirmed the death sentence, stating that the heinous nature of the crime warranted the maximum penalty under Section 366 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.