Siddarama And Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 326 read with Section 149 IPC for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The Court affirmed the Karnataka High Court's decision, which had modified the Trial Court's sentence, emphasizing the need for deterrent punishment in cases involving serious bodily harm. The Court held that the collective action of the accused, armed with choppers, constituted a clear case of unlawful assembly and shared intent to inflict injury, warranting the upholding of the conviction and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for 8 years.