PULICHERLA NAGARAJU @ NAGARAJA REDDY vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for murder, stating that the prosecution had established the presence of common intention among the accused to commit the crime. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and the nature of injuries inflicted, was sufficient to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High Court reversing the acquittal was affirmed, leading to the conviction of the accused for the murder of Purushotham Reddy.