As per case facts, the appellant was convicted for stabbing his wife multiple times, leading to her death in their home. The incident was witnessed by their minor son. This ... conviction appeal challenges the lower court's judgment. The question arose whether the appellant was guilty of murder under Section 302 IPC or culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC, considering the matrimonial disputes and lack of direct evidence from others. Finally, the Court, after re-analysis of evidence, including the child witness's testimony, found that the prosecution proved the appellant was the author of the crime beyond reasonable doubt. The act was premeditated, done while the victim was defenseless and sleeping, with intent to cause fatal injury, thus upholding the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC.