Quick Summary: A tangled tale of love and revenge ends in conviction for the murder of Muthusamy. The court upholds life sentences for the accused, dismissing their appeals.
In this dramatic case, Dinesh, also known as Dinesh Kumar, fell in love with Saranya's sister. But things took a turn when Saranya married Muthusamy instead. After the marriage, Saranya demanded Dinesh return her jewels and money. This demand, believed to be pushed by Muthusamy, led to a deadly plan.
On April 28, 2013, the second accused tricked Muthusamy into going to a quiet place by pretending to deliver money. When Muthusamy arrived, the second accused threw chili powder in his face. Dinesh, the third accused, and the fourth accused then attacked him with weapons, leading to his death. Dinesh even cut Muthusamy's neck, causing him to die on the spot.
The police, alerted by Muthusamy's son-in-law, Raja, registered the case. They charged the accused with crimes including murder and planning the attack. The trial involved 17 witnesses and multiple documents to build the case against the accused.
The defense argued there were inconsistencies in the evidence, like the absence of chili powder and the delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR). They claimed the witnesses were unreliable and had personal interests.
The trial court found the evidence convincing. Despite the defense's claims, the testimonies, especially from Raja, were considered trustworthy. The court found Dinesh, the third accused, and the fourth accused guilty of murder, sentencing them to life in prison.
Judges P. Velmurugan and L. Victoria Gowri reviewed the appeals but found no valid reasons to change the decision. They dismissed the appeals, confirming the life sentences. The court emphasized that the issues pointed out by the defense were not significant enough to change the verdict.
"The evidence of the prosecution witnesses inspires the confidence of the Court," stated the judgment.
The court confirmed the life sentences for Dinesh, the third accused, and the fourth accused, finding the evidence and witness testimonies strong enough to uphold the conviction.
