KHIM SINGH vs STATE OF UTTRAKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Khim Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Himuli Devi, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients of murder, including motive and the recovery of the murder weapon, a blood-stained axe. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeal and the affirmation of the life sentence.