RAJU DEVADE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Baby, an 18-year-old girl, who was set on fire after being allegedly rejected by the appellant. The Court affirmed the admissibility of the dying declaration made by the victim, recorded by the Police Sub-Inspector, as it was found to be credible and corroborated by other evidence. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, confirming the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the Sessions Judge.