BHAJJU @ KARAN SINGH vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Medabai, who died from extensive burn injuries after being set ablaze by the appellant. The Court found that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the appellant's defense of accidental death. The Court emphasized the importance of the dying declaration and corroborative evidence in affirming the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment.