THULIA KALI vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Thulia Kali under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Madhandi Pidariammal and Section 379 IPC for theft of her ornaments. The Court found that the accused had a motive related to a land dispute and committed the murder in a brutal manner, which justified the death penalty. The High Court's affirmation of the conviction and sentence was also upheld, reinforcing the legal principle that motive and brutal execution can warrant capital punishment.