Kalahasthri Pattabhirami Reddy vs State Of A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused No. 2 under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Balagani Venkateswarlu, affirming the High Court's finding that the injuries inflicted were consistent with the use of a kattuvapara, a sharp-edged weapon. The Court found no merit in the appeal challenging the High Court's judgment, stating that the evidence clearly established the involvement of accused No. 2 in the crime. The acquittal of the other accused was not contested as they had already paid fines imposed by the High Court.