D.THAMODARAN vs KANDASAMY

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the first respondent by the High Court in a case involving the murder of Durairaj under Section 302 IPC. The Court held that the High Court erred in finding various infirmities in the prosecution's case, emphasizing that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused under Section 304 IPC. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and restored the conviction of the first respondent for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC, leading to a sentence of imprisonment.