MALLAPPA GORI MALLA REDDY@ REDDY M.R. vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, Section 148 IPC for rioting, and Sections 25(1B)(a) and 27 of the Arms Act, affirming the life sentence and fines imposed by the Trial Court. The Court found that the evidence of four eyewitnesses, corroborated by medical evidence, was consistent and credible. The Court ruled that the High Court's decision to uphold the conviction was justified, and no grounds for interference were established.