Swamy Shraddananda @ Murali Manohar ... vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, emphasizing that the prosecution established the motive, means, and opportunity to commit the crime. The Court noted that the appellant's contradictory statements regarding the whereabouts of the deceased and the absence of credible evidence supporting his claims were critical in affirming the conviction. The death penalty was confirmed as appropriate given the heinous nature of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it.