MOORTHY vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU REP. BY THE SECRETARY

The Supreme Court examined a case where the appellant was convicted for the murder of his wife, Shanthi, based on evidence including an extra-judicial confession, recovery of the body, and the weapon used. The appellant had assaulted the deceased with a stick, resulting in her death, and subsequently buried her body. The lower courts upheld the conviction, and the Supreme Court analyzed the sufficiency and legality of the evidence, ultimately affirming the conviction. The judgment underscores the importance of corroborative evidence in murder cases and the validity of confessional statements made voluntarily.