GAMPARAI HRUDAYARAJU vs STATE OF A.P.TR.PUB.PROS.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 203 IPC, affirming the trial court's finding that the death of the deceased was homicidal based on circumstantial evidence. The Court noted that despite the absence of a strong motive, the fact that only the appellant and the deceased were present at the time of death was sufficient to establish guilt. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, confirming the life sentence and additional punishment imposed by the trial court.