Sasikumar vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Menaka, who died from burns inflicted by the appellant. The Court emphasized the validity of dying declarations, stating that they can serve as the sole basis for conviction if deemed true and voluntary, despite the absence of cross-examination. The High Court's decision to overturn the conviction under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder of the child was also noted, but the conviction under Section 302 IPC was affirmed, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.