The State of Karnataka vs Shavakka W/o Yanakkappa Meti Advocate - MAINUDDIN M KANDAGAL — 80/2023

Court Decision Summary The Principal District and Sessions Judge of Bagalkote acquitted Shavakka W/o Yankappa Meti of the murder charge under Section 302 IPC. The court found that while the deceased died a homicidal death, the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court determined that the circumstantial evidence (motive, extra-judicial confession, and weapon recovery) was insufficient and incomplete, leaving reasonable doubt about the accused's involvement. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.