The Appellant Krishnan and his elder son, Samivel, were accused of murdering Krishnan’s elder brother, Rathina Gounder, while his younger son was convicted of causing hurt to Elumalai. The dispute ... arose over thorn sticks placed on a common sewage drain, obstructing Krishnan from tethering his bullocks. During the altercation, Krishnan struck Rathina Gounder on the head with a thorn stick, causing serious injuries leading to his death. Following their conviction by the trial court, Krishnan and his son appealed to the High Court, which modified the offence to culpable homicide. Dissatisfied, the Appellant has now approached the Supreme Court of India to challenge the High Court's judgment