PARUSURAMAN @ VELLADURAI AND OTHERS vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court held that the conviction of the appellants under Section 304 Part I read with Section 34 IPC was not justified, as the evidence indicated that their intention was to cause grievous hurt rather than death. The Court found that the injuries inflicted on the deceased, Jawahar, did not demonstrate an intention to kill, leading to the conclusion that the appropriate charge was under Section 325 IPC. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's conviction and sentence, thereby acquitting the appellants of the charges against them.