In Brief
The appellant was convicted of attempt to murder (Section 307 IPC) and voluntarily causing hurt (Section 324 IPC) for throwing acid on a woman he sought to marry. The victim's face and ear were permanently disfigured. The appellant challenged the conviction and life sentence, arguing the sentence was excessive given his 13 years in custody. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction as the victim's testimony was clear and credible. It rejected the sentence reduction plea, holding that life imprisonment was justified given the severity of the acid attack, the permanent injuries caused, and the threat to the victim's life. The appeal was dismissed.
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