Supreme Court of India · 2006-10-17
NAMALA SUBBA RAO vs STATE OF A.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/13143
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NAMALA SUBBA RAO
- Respondent
- STATE OF A.P.
- Author
- A.K. MATHUR
- Bench
- G.P. MATHUR & A.K. MATHUR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the lower courts. The Court found sufficient evidence, including the accused's confession and the recovery of the murder weapon, to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment emphasized the importance of circumstantial evidence in proving the case against the accused, who acted out of jealousy and suspicion regarding his wife's fidelity.