HARIJAN BHALA TEJA vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Harijan Bhala Teja under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his pregnant wife, Jivibai, emphasizing that the prosecution established the charge beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal was justified based on the evidence of strangulation and the circumstances surrounding the burial of the deceased. The Court affirmed the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court, reinforcing the seriousness of the crime.