MARIAPPAN vs STATE REP. BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Kolandaippam, which was motivated by longstanding land dispute enmity. The High Court's decision to dismiss the appeal and confirm the life sentence was based on the evidence linking the appellant to the crime. The Court reaffirmed the importance of evidence in establishing culpable homicide and upheld the appellate court's findings. The case underscores the judiciary's stance on punishing culpable homicide arising from personal enmity and land disputes.