SELLAPPAN vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Periasamy, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Madras High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the appellant's intent and actions leading to the deceased's death, supported by eyewitness accounts and medical evidence. The judgment clarified the standards for establishing culpability in murder cases, emphasizing the importance of direct evidence in affirming convictions under Section 302 IPC.