In Brief
The State of Himachal Pradesh challenged a High Court judgment that had altered the trial court's conviction. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of respondents under Section 326 IPC (causing grievous hurt by acid) and confirmed the five-year sentence. While not interfering with the conviction and sentence, the Court modified the judgment to include victim compensation, directing the State to deposit compensation funds within three months for disbursement to the victim, recognizing the need to provide solace for the injuries suffered.
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