Murugan vs State Of T.Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376(1) read with Section 511 and Section 302 IPC, affirming the Madras High Court's decision. The Court established that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and forensic findings, sufficiently proved the appellant's guilt in the murder and attempted sexual assault of the deceased. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for ten years and life imprisonment was confirmed, along with the imposition of a fine.