Balaji Gunthu Dhule vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC, which was upheld by the High Court despite the acquittal of co-accused. The Court emphasized that the statement of the accused under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 cannot solely be used against him and must be considered alongside other evidence. The Court reiterated the principles established in Manu Sao v. State of Bihar regarding the evidentiary value of such statements, ultimately affirming the High Court's decision to convict the appellant based on the evidence of P.W.10.