Riyojoddin Rafiyoddin Shaik vs State Of Maharashtra Rep.By Pp

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Sayarabi, while acquitting him of the charge under Section 498-A IPC. The Court found that the evidence established the appellant's act of setting the deceased on fire, supported by the testimony of witnesses and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Court emphasized that the prosecution successfully proved the essential ingredients of murder, leading to the affirmation of the conviction and sentence.