Kumaravel vs State Of Inspector Of Police

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Mani, affirming the trial court's finding that the appellant intentionally caused death by submerging the victim's neck in muddy water, leading to asphyxia. The Court rejected the appellant's claims of false implication and lack of intent, emphasizing that the evidence presented by eyewitnesses was credible despite the animosity between the parties. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentence along with a fine was confirmed.