State Of A.P vs V.V. Panduranga Rao

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the respondent charged under Sections 302 and 309 IPC for the murder of his wife. The Court found that the High Court's reliance on the testimony of the deceased's mother (PW-1) was misplaced due to inconsistencies and lack of corroborative evidence, particularly regarding the FIR's delayed filing and the failure to document the initial telephonic message. The Supreme Court held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused, thereby reversing the High Court's acquittal and restoring the conviction under Section 302 IPC.