G. PARSHWANATH vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 IPC for the murder of his wife, Chethana, and their child, confirming the life sentence and fines imposed by the lower courts. The Court found that the evidence of cruelty and harassment towards the deceased established a motive for the crime, and the circumstances surrounding the fire indicated the appellant's involvement. The judgment emphasized the importance of circumstantial evidence in establishing guilt in murder cases.