Dharman vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 55(a) of the Abkari Act, maintaining the rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh, but modified the default sentence from six months to one month due to the appellant's financial constraints and health issues. The Court noted the appellant's poor financial condition and health concerns, including a kidney donation, as factors justifying the reduction of the default sentence. The appeal was partly allowed, with the conviction affirmed but the sentence modified accordingly.