HUCHAPPA @ HUCHARAYAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 326 IPC for causing grievous hurt, affirming the High Court's decision that the trial court erred in acquitting other accused under Section 149 IPC. The Court clarified that the injury caused was on a non-vital part, and there was no intention or knowledge of causing death inferred from the acts. The sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2,000 was deemed appropriate and upheld.