NAGESH vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Nagesh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Smt. Nagaratna, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the trial court's sentence of life imprisonment and a fine. The Court found that Nagesh attempted to outrage the modesty of the deceased and subsequently murdered her by administering poison when she resisted. The evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, was deemed sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.