MADALA VENKATA NARSIMHA RAO vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Lalitha, finding sufficient evidence to establish his guilt. However, the Court found no credible evidence to support the allegation of rape, thus acquitting the appellant of that charge. The judgment emphasized the importance of admissible evidence in criminal proceedings, particularly in establishing the elements of the crime charged.