Sasi Thomas vs State & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's application for further investigation into the death of Achamma was erroneous. The Court emphasized that the trial court has the authority to alter charges under Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedure if new evidence arises. The Court directed that the investigation should consider the possibility of murder under Section 302 IPC, given the circumstances surrounding the death and the findings of the post-mortem examination, which indicated poisoning. The appeal was allowed, and further investigation was ordered.