GUDDA @ DWARIKENDRA vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of three individuals, affirming the death sentence imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution had established a clear motive and a conspiracy involving the appellant and his wife to commit the murders. The Court rejected the appellant's defense of self-defense, holding that the evidence did not support his claim of acting to protect his wife's modesty.