Nanda Gopalan Vs. State of Kerala
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 324 , Section 326
Appeal against Conviction - Reduction in Sentence - Neither in the courts below plea that weapon was not dangerous raised nor any evidence led - In absence of the same unable to interfere with the finding of the courts below on the nature of charge or to hold that the nature of weapon used does not fall under Sections 324 and 326 IPC - Taking into account the compromise between the parties particularly when they are close relatives, reduction in sentence can be ordered - Sentence of imprisonment of the appellant reduced to the period already undergone, while increasing the amount of compensation to Rs.2 lakhs to be paid to the victim within three months, failing which the sentence awarded by the High Court will stand affirmed.
Topic(s)-Sentence - Compromise - Sentence reduced - Compensation increased