Murali vs State Of Tamilnadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part-I IPC, affirming the High Court's sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment for the accused who fatally stabbed the deceased during a confrontation. The Court clarified that the appeal was limited to the question of sentence, referencing the precedent set in Harbans Singh v. State of Punjab, which restricts the scope of appeal when leave is granted specifically for sentencing. The evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, was deemed sufficient to support the conviction.