TAMILSELVAN vs STATE REP. BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE,T.NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the Madras High Court's decision which had acquitted other co-accused. The Court noted significant discrepancies between the FIR and the witness's testimony, particularly regarding the identification of the accused, which raised doubts about the reliability of the evidence. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, and in this case, the evidence was insufficient to uphold the conviction of the appellant.