Naushad vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Ashraf, emphasizing that the prosecution's case was built on circumstantial evidence, including animosity between the appellant and the deceased, an extra-judicial confession, and the evidence of last seen. The Court found that the circumstantial evidence presented was cogent and sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the appellant's arguments regarding the timing of the murder and the credibility of the witnesses. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life sentence imposed by the High Court.