Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-20
BHAGWAN NARAYAN GAIKWAD vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/14956
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BHAGWAN NARAYAN GAIKWAD
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 326 of the IPC for causing grievous hurt with a lethal weapon. The court confirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the severity of the injuries inflicted on the victim, which included the detachment of his leg and arm. The appellant was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation to the victim, reinforcing the principle of accountability for violent crimes.