Budhuram vs State Of Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Shantibai, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution provided sufficient evidence, including the accused's confession and forensic findings, to establish the guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that the injuries inflicted were sufficient to cause death, thereby confirming the trial court's sentence of life imprisonment.