Pritam Chauhan vs State(Govt. Of Nct Delhi)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 326 IPC for causing grievous hurt, affirming the High Court's modification of the sentence to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000 as compensation under Section 357 CrPC. The Court found that the injuries inflicted on the victim were grievous, as defined under Section 320 IPC, based on medical evidence. The Court concluded that the conviction did not require alteration, and the sentence was appropriate given the nature of the injuries.