MANGAL SINGH & ANR. vs KISHAN SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of Daulat Singh while addressing the appeal regarding the alteration of conviction of Kishan Singh and Devilal from Section 307 IPC to Section 326 IPC by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Court found that the High Court's decision to reduce the sentence to fines was not justified given the severity of the injuries sustained by the victim, Omkar Lal, as evidenced by medical reports indicating multiple fractures. The Court reinstated the original conviction under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing the need for appropriate punishment for serious offenses.