Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Sections 302, 380, and 201 – This criminal appeal challenges the conviction and sentence passed by the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Tiruchirapalli, against the appellant for offences under Sections 302 (murder), 380 (theft), and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence) of the Indian Penal Code.
The prosecution’s case revolves around the appellant allegedly murdering the deceased, Santhi, due to a financial dispute and stealing her jewels. The prosecution presented evidence of motive, last seen theory, and the recovery of stolen jewels from a pawn broker. The appellant was seen with the deceased shortly before her disappearance, and the deceased’s body was found buried behind the appellant’s house.