K. RAMACHANDRAN vs V.N. RAJAN

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the Trial Court's acquittal of K. Ramachandran under Section 302 and Section 201 IPC, directing reconsideration based solely on existing evidence. The Court emphasized the importance of evaluating the evidence presented, particularly regarding the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of Nalini, and noted the procedural correctness of the High Court's intervention. The outcome mandates a fresh examination of the case by the Trial Court, reinforcing the principle that justice must be served through thorough judicial review.