NANDA GOPALAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 324 and 326 IPC for causing grievous hurt to the victim using a bat and stone. The Court noted that while the offence under Section 326 is non-compoundable, the compromise between the parties could be considered for reducing the sentence. The Court emphasized that the nature of the weapon used did not meet the specifications under Sections 324 and 326, suggesting a potential alteration of charges to Sections 323 and 325 IPC, which are compoundable under certain conditions.