VELAN KUTTY vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Kandamuthan, affirming the findings of the trial court and the High Court. The Court found that the testimony of PW 1, who witnessed the assault and identified the appellant, was credible and corroborated by the recovery of a blood-stained chopper. The argument regarding the visibility of the incident was dismissed as the street lights were on, allowing PW 1 to see the attack clearly. The appeal was dismissed as the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.