AASARI KRISHNA MURTHY @ KRISHNA vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, finding that the eyewitness account of PW.1, the deceased's wife, was credible despite her initial claims of being unable to see the incident. The Court noted that the dying declaration corroborated her testimony, and the site plan indicated a clear connection between the crime scene and the deceased's final moments. The acquittal of the other accused was affirmed, but the appellant's claim for lesser punishment under Section 304 was rejected, reinforcing the gravity of the offense.