BASAVARAJ @ BASAVANNAPPA PARMESHWAR BANGARGIR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his father, affirming the High Court's findings based on circumstantial evidence. The Court established that the motive was evident due to the appellant's grudge over agricultural lands, and the evidence of witnesses confirmed his presence at the crime scene. The Court found no merit in the appellant's arguments regarding the lack of conclusive evidence, emphasizing the incriminating nature of his conduct post-incident, including absconding and the presence of blood on his clothes.