STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs KARUPPUSAMY AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's acquittal of the accused under Sections 302 and 354 IPC was erroneous, as it misappreciated the evidence of key eyewitnesses, including P.W.1 and P.W.2. The Court emphasized that the credibility of witnesses should not be dismissed solely based on their inability to recall names or details, and that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused. Consequently, the Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision and reinstated the convictions of the accused.