AMIT KUMAR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Anita Rani, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the Sessions Court's judgment. The Court noted the continuous history of torture and harassment faced by the deceased due to insufficient dowry, leading to her being set ablaze by the appellants. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including the victim's dying declaration, was sufficient to establish the guilt of the appellants beyond reasonable doubt.