Supreme Court of India · 2006-09-21
Khambam Raja Reddy & Anr vs Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Andhra ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2006 SUPREME COURT 3236
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Khambam Raja Reddy & Anr
- Respondent
- Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Andhra ...
- Author
- Altamas Kabir
- Bench
- A.K. Mathur, Altamas Kabir
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Khambam Venkatramana Reddy, establishing that the prosecution successfully proved the elements of homicide through eyewitness testimonies and medical evidence. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence from witnesses, including the deceased's widow and father, and affirmed that the accused's motive stemming from familial rivalry was adequately demonstrated. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment.