Surender Singh vs The State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 436, 429, 323, and 506 IPC for setting fire to the complainant's house, resulting in injuries to both the complainant and livestock. The Court noted that a compensation of Rs. 9,00,000 was paid to the complainant by a village panchayat, leading to a reduction of the appellant's sentence from seven years to five years. The Court emphasized the importance of compensatory justice in sentencing.