Natha Shankar Mahajan vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, based primarily on her dying declaration. The Court affirmed that a credible and believable dying declaration can serve as the sole basis for conviction, even in the presence of some doubts. The evidence presented by the prosecution, including testimonies from medical personnel and the recording magistrate, was found to be reliable, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.