SOOGURU SUBRAHMANYAM vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Nagamani, emphasizing the circumstantial evidence that established the death as homicidal rather than suicidal. The Court noted that the absence of direct evidence was mitigated by the circumstances surrounding the case, including the locked room and the history of domestic discord. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings, rejecting the defense's claims of false implication and lack of evidence.