BHAGWAN vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, confirming the findings of the High Court. The Court found that the dying declaration of the deceased, recorded by PW 7, was credible and implicated the appellant in the act of setting her on fire after pouring kerosene. The defense's argument regarding accidental injuries was rejected as implausible given the circumstances of the case, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.