DEVATHA VENKATASWAMY @ RANGAIAH vs PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Krishnaiah, affirming the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal. The Court found that the evidence of PW-1, an injured eyewitness, was credible and corroborated by other witnesses, establishing the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of the dying declaration (Ex. P-21) and the consistency of the prosecution's case in affirming the conviction.