SANTOKH SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court modified the sentence of the accused under Section 326 IPC and Section 149 IPC, reducing the rigorous imprisonment from three years to two years for Santokh Singh, while further reducing the sentence for Joginder Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, and Kala from two years to one year. The Court noted the distinction in the conviction of Santokh Singh under Section 326 IPC simplicitor compared to the others under Section 149. The Court held that the ends of justice would be served by this modification, maintaining the other parts of the sentence.