Shanmugam vs State By Inspector Of Police

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Shanmugam for the murder of a police officer while in custody, affirming the High Court's decision. The court found that the evidence presented, including the circumstances of the attack and the appellant's attempt to escape, supported the conviction under relevant sections of the Copyright Act and the Indian Penal Code. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that custodial violence and escape attempts are serious offenses.