Kaliben Rabari vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reduction of compensation from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 3 lakhs, following a conviction alteration from Section 304 Part I to Part II IPC, lacked justification. The Court emphasized that when the custodial sentence is significantly reduced, the compensation should not be diminished without a valid basis. Consequently, the Court enhanced the compensation back to Rs. 5 lakhs, mandating the balance to be deposited within four weeks.