Vadla Chandraiah vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Manik Rao, rejecting the argument that the offense should be classified under Section 304 Part-II IPC. The Court found that the evidence presented, particularly the testimonies of P.W.-2 to P.W.-4, established the appellant's sole responsibility for the fatal injuries inflicted on the deceased. The Court emphasized that the absence of motive does not negate the culpability for murder when the act is proven beyond reasonable doubt.