KRISHAN vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Krishan under Section 302 IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court emphasized the significance of the dying declaration made by the victim, Rani, which detailed the harassment and abuse she suffered at the hands of Krishan, leading to her fatal injuries. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the dying declaration and medical reports, sufficiently established the guilt of Krishan beyond reasonable doubt, while maintaining the acquittal of Shardi, his mother, under Section 498A IPC.