STATE OF KERALA vs P.RAGHAVAN NAIR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Kadamanian @ Manikandan under Sections 302, 376, and 404 IPC, affirming that the prosecution established the appellant's involvement in the murder and sexual assault of M. Jayalakshmi. The Court emphasized the admissibility of extra-judicial confessions and the importance of circumstantial evidence in establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, and the death sentence was confirmed, highlighting the heinous nature of the crime.