In Brief
Two accused were convicted of attempt to murder and causing grievous injuries after stabbing a victim with life-threatening wounds. The trial court sentenced them to three years' imprisonment. The High Court upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence to two months already served, reasoning that over a decade had elapsed. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's leniency, holding that sentences must be proportionate to crime severity. The Court emphasized that compensation to victims is restitutory, not punitive—it cannot substitute for imprisonment. Mere passage of time cannot justify inadequate sentences for grave offences. The original three-year sentence was upheld, and the Court directed the accused to surrender and serve the remaining term.
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