SANKARA NAGAMALLESWARA RAO & ANR. vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of K. Sivaramakrishnaiah, affirming the reliance on two dying declarations (Ex.P.15 and Ex.P.13) and the testimonies of witnesses PWs.1, 2, and 3. The Court rejected the argument that the injuries were not inflicted on vital parts, stating that the medical evidence indicated the injuries were sufficient to cause death. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, and the appellants were ordered to surrender to custody to serve their sentences.