RAMASWAMI AYYANGAR AND ORS. vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Kaliaperumal, establishing that the presence of motive, enmity, and the use of deadly weapons by the accused were sufficient to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that the prosecution's evidence, including eyewitness accounts, was credible and consistent, leading to the conclusion that the accused acted in concert to commit the crime. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentences.