Supreme Court reinstates his conviction for the dowry-related strangulation and murder of his daughter-in-law, exposing a staged electrocution cover-up. Key Takeaways✅ Conviction can be based solely on circumstantial evidence if it forms a complete and consistent chain pointing to the accused’s guilt.✅ Medical evidence and witness testimonies are crucial in proving dowry-related cruelty and murder.✅ Burden of proof lies primarily on the prosecution, but the accused must also explain suspicious circumstances under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act.✅ Fabrication of evidence and false reporting to hide crime attract penal provisions under IPC Sections 201 and 498A.✅ Delay in recording witness statements may affect credibility but does not necessarily absolve the accused if the overall evidence is strong.Key Statutes:✅ IPC, 1860: Sec 302, 304-B, 498-A, 201✅ CPC, 1973: Sec 174✅ IEA, 1872: Section 106

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