K.V. THIPPESWAMY (D) BY LRS. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on the grounds that the prosecution's case was supported by sufficient evidence, including the recovery of money from the accused and a positive phenolphthalein test. The Court noted that the absence of the complainant's testimony did not undermine the prosecution's case, as the complainant was hospitalized and unable to testify, a fact not contested by the defense. Thus, the appeal was found to lack merit and was dismissed.