RAM DAS vs STATE OF M.P.

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh altered the conviction of the appellant from Section 307 IPC to Section 324 IPC, reducing the sentence from 7 years to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment. The Court held that the evidence did not support the charge of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC, as the injury inflicted was not life-threatening. The fine of Rs. 2,000, with Rs. 1,500 payable to the widow of the deceased, was upheld.