In Brief
A 31-year-old woman suffered severe acid attacks causing 30-40% burns and permanent facial disfigurement. Five accused were convicted of offences under IPC sections 307/149 and 326A/149 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The High Court suspended their sentences and released them on bail after they offered ₹25 lakh compensation to the victim. The Supreme Court set aside this order, holding that victim compensation cannot be grounds for suspension of sentence in heinous crimes. The Court emphasized that acid attacks demand serious punishment without leniency and mandated re-arrest and judicial custody of the convicts.
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