Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302 & 201–Conviction–Murder of wife–Death was homicidal in nature–A very significant injury caused by sharp weapon was noticed on the neck of deceased–Bloodstains recovered from the pillow cover, scissors, salwar of deceased and silencer of motorcycle and the shirt of the appellant were of the same blood group–Information given by the appellant that he threw the dead body in the canal was found duly fortified–Occular testimony of child witness and chain of circumstances invariably point towards the guilt of appellant–Appellant failed to discharge the burden u/s. 106–Held, the conviction was justified.
