Bhagwan Tukaram Dange vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 498A IPC, affirming the findings of the trial court and the High Court. The Court emphasized that the dying declarations, despite some inconsistencies, were credible and corroborated by other evidence, establishing the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court rejected the argument that the case should be considered under Section 304 IPC, holding that the evidence supported a conviction for murder due to the intentional act of setting the deceased on fire.