NADIMUTHU vs THE STATE REP.BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of the deceased, establishing that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt the elements of murder, including the intent and premeditation of the accused. The Court emphasized that the act of tying the deceased and administering poison constituted a clear case of murder, rejecting the defense's claims of self-defense and family dispute. The appeal against the High Court's judgment was dismissed, affirming the life sentence imposed on the accused.