STATE OF A.P. vs V.V. PANDURANGA RAO

The Supreme Court analyzed 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 telephonic FIR and the unexplained serious injuries on the accused. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in acquitting the accused and set aside the acquittal, reinstating the conviction under Section 302 IPC.