RAVUTAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302, 323, 506, 201 read with Section 34 of the IPC, affirming the Karnataka High Court's decision. The Court established that the evidence, particularly from the complainant Siddakka, was credible and corroborated by other witnesses, proving the appellant's guilt in the murder of his child. The Court confirmed the life imprisonment sentence, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for justice for the victim.