In Brief
A man brutally attacked a victim with a sword on 13 December 1993, causing permanent amputation of his right leg and arm, rendering him permanently disabled. The trial court and High Court convicted the attacker under Section 326 IPC and sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment with compensation. On appeal, the attacker sought release based on a family compromise affidavit filed after conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that while genuine compromises can be mitigating factors, they cannot override convictions for extreme brutality, particularly when obtained late and without detailed factual support. The victim's permanent disability and society's interest in stern punishment for such crimes outweighed the family reconciliation.
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