STATE OF M.P. vs SANGRAM .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reduction of the sentence under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC was inadequate and unsatisfactory, as it failed to consider the evidence presented during the trial. The Court emphasized the mandatory duty of the appellate court to examine witness testimonies as per Section 386 Cr.P.C. and noted that the High Court's judgment lacked sufficient reasoning, leading to a miscarriage of justice. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and restored the original sentence imposed by the trial court.