Kusti Mallaiah vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Sections 302 and 404 read with 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the evidence presented, particularly the testimony of PW-6, was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused. The Court emphasized that the trial court's findings were based on credible evidence, and the imposition of life imprisonment for murder and three years for theft was justified. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that corroborative evidence is not always necessary if the sole testimony is reliable.