GANDI DODDABASAPPA @ GANDHI BASAVARAJ vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304, Part I IPC for the murder of his daughter, Shilpa, emphasizing that the High Court correctly found the testimony of PW18 credible despite the Sessions Court's earlier acquittal. The Court noted that the evidence presented, including the appellant's actions and the context of the crime, established the requisite intent for murder. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment.