State Of Tamil Nadu vs Karuppasamy

The Supreme Court overturned the Madras High Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the dying declaration of the victim, Kamalam, was credible and corroborated by eyewitnesses. The Court held that the evidence established the accused's intent to kill, as he had previously threatened the victim regarding his illicit relationship. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the conviction and life sentence imposed by the Sessions Court, affirming the legal principle that a dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction if found reliable.