GARGI vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of her husband, affirming the High Court's decision which found the circumstantial evidence sufficient to establish guilt despite the acquittal of co-accused. The Court emphasized that the strained relationship and threats made by the deceased against the appellant were critical in establishing motive. The judgment clarified that the prosecution's circumstantial evidence, including the manner of death and the appellant's behavior, supported the conviction.