Satish Chandra & Anr vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC for the suicide of Smt. Sunita, affirming the High Court's reliance on her dying declaration (Ex. P9) and corroborative evidence from family members. The Court found that the dying declaration was credible, recorded in the presence of a Magistrate, and supported by letters (Ex. P8) detailing cruelty. The Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, confirming the sentences of 10 years R.I. for Section 304-B and 1 year R.I. for Section 498-A IPC.