SUNDER @ SUNDARARAJAN vs STATE TR.INSP.OF POLICE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 366 IPC for kidnapping and Section 302 IPC for murder, establishing that the prosecution must prove the elements of the crime beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of confessional statements made by the accused, which led to the recovery of the victim's body, thereby affirming the lower court's findings. The appeal was dismissed, and the death sentence was confirmed, reinforcing the gravity of the offenses committed against a minor.