Ashabai & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ashabai Puna Tayade and Kavita Ajay Medhe under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 498-A IPC, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeal. The Court emphasized the significance of the four dying declarations made by the deceased, which were pivotal in establishing the guilt of the accused. The Court confirmed the life imprisonment sentence and fines imposed by the trial court, reinforcing the legal principle that instigation and participation in the act of murder constitute culpability under the IPC.