Dhondiram vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Dhondiram, affirming the conviction under Section 302 IPC for the premeditated murder of his mother-in-law. The Court found that the appellant had taken undue advantage of his position, as he attacked the deceased after a quarrel with his estranged wife, who was living with her mother. The evidence indicated that the murder was not committed in the heat of passion but was planned, thus not falling under Exception IV of Section 300 IPC.