STATE OF KARNATAKA vs GANGADHARAIAH

The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's acquittal of the respondent under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Gangaboramma. The Court held that the evidence, including the ocular testimony of witnesses and the recovery of the murder weapon, established the respondent's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in murder cases and reinstated the conviction, affirming the trial court's findings.