Maqsood & Ors vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 325 IPC, affirming the High Court's alteration of conviction from Section 308/149 IPC to Section 325/149 IPC and reducing the sentence from four years to one year rigorous imprisonment. The Court found that the injuries sustained were caused during a mutual fight, thus rejecting the claim of self-defense. The Court held that the evidence supported the finding of grievous hurt as defined under Section 320 IPC, and the punishment under Section 325 IPC was appropriate.