STATE OF M.P. vs NAJAB KHAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondents under Section 326 read with Section 34 IPC for causing grievous hurt to the complainant, Fida Hussain, during an altercation. The Court noted that the High Court had rightly maintained the conviction but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, which was 14 days. The judgment emphasizes that the use of a weapon in the commission of the offense is a significant factor in determining the severity of the punishment.