MANJAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 325 IPC for causing grievous hurt to the complainant, confirming the Appellate Court's reduction of sentence from one year to six months. The Court found that the prosecution had established the necessary elements of the offence, while acquitting the appellant of the charge under Section 323 IPC. The Court also affirmed the compensation order under Section 357(1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, directing the appellant to pay Rs. 3000 to the complainant.