BALJINDER SINGH @ BITTU. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the sentence imposed under Section 326 and Section 324 IPC, where the appellant was sentenced to four years and two years of rigorous imprisonment respectively. The Court held that the incident arose from a sudden fight without premeditation, and considering the nature of injuries and the absence of criminal antecedents, it reduced the sentence under Section 326 IPC from four years to two years. The Court maintained the conviction but modified the sentence, emphasizing the need for proportionality in punishment.