Supreme Court of India · 2016-03-01
State Of M.P vs Udaibhan
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SC 1150
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of M.P
- Respondent
- Udaibhan
- Author
- Shiva Kirti Singh
- Bench
- Shiva Kirti Singh, Dipak Misra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the sentence for the accused convicted under Section 326 IPC and Section 326 read with Section 34 IPC, emphasizing that the injuries inflicted were grievous and caused with intent to harm. The Court found that the High Court failed to consider relevant factors in sentencing, leading to an unduly lenient punishment that did not serve as a deterrent. The Supreme Court reinstated the need for appropriate sentencing to ensure justice for both the victims and society.