KRISHNAN vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court held that the conviction of the appellant under Section 304, Part II IPC was justified as the act was not premeditated but resulted from a sudden quarrel. The Court emphasized that the appellant's plea of self-defense was not substantiated by evidence, and thus the High Court's modification of the conviction from Section 302 IPC to Section 304, Part II IPC was upheld. The sentence of 5 years rigorous imprisonment was confirmed, while the conviction under Section 323 IPC was maintained for both the appellant and his son.