VIJAYAN RAJAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Vijayan and Sadanandan under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Majeendran, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Sessions Court's acquittal. The Court found that the circumstantial evidence presented by the prosecution established a complete chain of events leading to the guilt of the accused, despite the absence of eyewitness testimony. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence in proving the conspiracy and the act of murder, leading to life imprisonment for both appellants.