Mayandi vs State Rep.By Insp.Of Police

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 302 IPC in a case where the appellant was accused of murder. The Court found that the injuries inflicted by the appellant were not the direct cause of death, which was attributed to Myocardial Infarction, a condition unknown to the appellant. However, the Court held that the severity of the injuries warranted a conviction under Section 304 Part-I IPC, establishing that intent to cause grievous hurt can lead to liability even if the immediate cause of death is unrelated to the injuries inflicted.