SURINDER KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Kamlesh Rani, establishing that the act of setting her on fire constituted a clear case of murder. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had successfully proven the appellant's motive, opportunity, and the act itself, rejecting the earlier acquittal by the Sessions Judge. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision to impose a life sentence and a fine, reinforcing the legal principle that intent and action leading to death are sufficient for conviction under Section 302 IPC.