RATHINAM @ RATHINAN vs STATE OF TAMILNADU

The Supreme Court addressed the culpability of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Chitra, establishing that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt the intention to kill or cause grievous hurt. The Court held that the circumstantial evidence, including the behavior of the accused and the timeline of events, was sufficient to convict the accused. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's conviction and sentence.