NAWAB vs THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, emphasizing that the circumstantial evidence presented established a clear motive linked to a recently taken life insurance policy. The Court noted that the appellant failed to provide a plausible explanation for the circumstances surrounding his wife's death, which occurred while he was alone with her at home. The Court also highlighted the importance of the appellant's failure to substantiate his claims regarding intruders, thereby affirming the trial court's findings and sentencing.