Gopal vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Mallavva, who was set on fire after a quarrel over money. The Court found the dying declaration of the deceased to be credible and sufficient for conviction, despite the hostility of witnesses who transported her to the hospital. The presence of kerosene on her clothing corroborated her statement, and the lack of a plausible defense from the accused led to the dismissal of the appeal.