RAMESH S/O SWAMY GOWDA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 326 and 506 IPC for causing grievous injuries during a fight, confirming the findings of the lower courts. However, considering the nature of the injuries and the time elapsed since the incident, the Court reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, emphasizing the absence of a weapon and the non-grievous nature of the injuries. The appeal was thus allowed, and the appellant was ordered to be released forthwith.