LAKHAN vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Smt. Savita, affirming the findings of the Sessions Court and the High Court. The Court emphasized the validity of the dying declaration recorded on 29.2.2000, which implicated the appellant in the act of pouring kerosene and setting her on fire. The Court ruled that the circumstantial evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the appellant beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.