STATE OF A P vs KANDA GOPALUDU

The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction of the respondent under Section 302 IPC, overturning the High Court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that extrajudicial confessions are admissible if made voluntarily and inspire confidence, as established in Gura Singh v. State of Rajasthan. The Court found the High Court's reasoning flawed, noting that the witnesses were credible and had no motive to lie, thus affirming the trial court's reliance on their testimonies.