STATE OF KARNATAKA vs SHANTAPPA MADIVALAPPA GALAPUJI .

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution must establish the chain of circumstances leading to the conclusion of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court reiterated that the testimony of the child witness, Suresh, was credible and corroborated by other evidence, thus supporting the conviction. The appeal by the State of Karnataka was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision to set aside the conviction.