Thatireddigari Maheshwara Reddy vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant-accused no.2 under Sections 148 and 302 IPC for the murder of Shiva Prasad Reddy, affirming that the evidence presented by eyewitnesses PW-1, PW-2, and PW-3 was credible and sufficient to establish guilt. The Court noted that the charge under Section 120-B IPC was not proven against any accused, leading to the acquittal of some individuals. The Court also addressed procedural aspects regarding the appellant's application for permanent remission, emphasizing the need for timely consideration of such applications.