Rathinam @ Rathinan vs State Of Tamilnadu & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the culpability of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Chitra, establishing that the prosecution must prove the presence of motive, opportunity, and the act of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The Court held that the circumstantial evidence presented, including the behavior of the accused post-incident, was sufficient to uphold the conviction. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling and the life sentences imposed on the accused.