Ramu Appa Mahapatar vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Manda, with the High Court's decision to dismiss the appeal. The case involved a live-in relationship, and the evidence indicated a quarrel leading to the crime. The court examined the evidence and confirmed the appellant's guilt, affirming the life imprisonment sentence. The judgment reinforces the legal principles regarding culpability in murder cases based on circumstantial evidence.