TULSHIRAM SAHADU SURYAWANSHI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302, 498A, and 304B read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ashabai, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeal. The Court reiterated that in cases based on circumstantial evidence, the prosecution must establish a complete chain of circumstances leading to the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, as outlined in Sharad Birdhichand Sarda vs. State of Maharashtra. The Court found that the evidence presented met this standard, thereby confirming the life sentence imposed by the Sessions Court.