PERIYASAMY vs STATE OF MADRAS

In the case concerning the murder of Kaveri Ammal, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Periyasamy under Section 302 IPC despite a procedural lapse regarding the transfer of a witness's previous statement under Section 288 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Court ruled that although the Sessions Judge failed to formally transfer the earlier deposition, no substantial prejudice was caused to the appellant as he was informed of its use. The Court emphasized that the essence of justice was served, leading to the affirmation of the conviction and death sentence.