Severity of Injuries Inflicted with Common Intention Does Not Justify Reducing Harsh Punishment

The Supreme Court ruled that the severity of injuries inflicted by individuals acting with common intention cannot justify reducing their punishment. 

The bench overturned the Karnataka High Court's decision to modify the conviction of Accused No. 2 from Section 326 IPC (grievous hurt) to Section 324 IPC (simple hurt). 

The Court emphasised that common intention under Section 34 IPC could form spontaneously during the incident. 

It reinstated Accused No. 2's conviction under Section 326 IPC, sentencing him to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹75,000 fine, directing him to surrender within four weeks.