GANGA BAI vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ganga Bai under Section 302 IPC for the murder of her daughter-in-law and two minor children, affirming the lower court's reliance on circumstantial evidence, including the last seen theory and recovery of blood-stained clothes. The Court rejected the argument that the acquittal of co-accused Udai Lal and Daulat Ram necessitated her acquittal, emphasizing that the evidence against Ganga Bai was sufficient to establish her guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life sentence imposed by the High Court.