Vishwanatha vs The State Of Karnataka State Of ...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 450 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the evidence of eyewitnesses, despite some contradictions, was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The Court also noted that the absence of ligature marks does not negate the possibility of strangulation, thus affirming the life sentence imposed under Section 302 IPC.