RAMACHANDRAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, Remani, rejecting the defense claim of suicide. The Court found that the evidence, including witness testimonies and the administration of a toxic pesticide, established that the appellant forcibly poisoned and subsequently smothered Remani. The Court affirmed the lower courts' findings, concluding that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.