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Section 326 IPC criminalizes voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means, such as knives, acid, or heavy objects, under Indian penal law.
Jharkhand High Court rules that mere severity of injury does not establish intent to murder under Section 307 IPC. Conviction altered to Section 326 IPC, reducing sentence to time served (1.5 years) with Rs. 25,000 compensation, reinforcing that criminal intent must be independently proven beyond injury.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that an axe qualifies as a 'dangerous weapon' under Section 326 IPC based on its inherent nature, not the accused's intent. The court reduced sentences to 9, 6, and 3 months due to a 27-year trial delay, emphasizing proportionality and victim compensation over incarceration.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC after a genuine compromise, ruling that injuries classified as 'dangerous to life' in medical reports are better prosecuted under Section 326 IPC. The court emphasized that quashing is permissible under Section 482 CrPC when the likelihood of conviction is remote due to a valid compromise, aligning with precedents like Gian Singh and Narinder Singh.
Gujarat High Court quashed a conviction under Section 326 IPC after 26 years, holding that compromise between parties and the death of the principal accused justify quashing even in non-compoundable offences to prevent abuse of process. The ruling underscores the court's inherent powers to secure justice in prolonged litigation.
The Calcutta High Court acquits petitioner under Section 326 IPC, holding that inconsistent witness testimony and lack of exclusive attribution negate proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a 500gm stone used to fracture a child's parietal bone qualifies as a weapon under Section 326 IPC, overturning discharge order.
Bombay High Court holds that Section 307 IPC requires proof of intent to cause death; absence of motive reduces offense to Section 326 IPC without prejudice to accused.
Kerala High Court upholds conviction under Sections 324 and 326 IPC, affirming that concurrent findings on witness credibility cannot be overturned in revision unless patently unreasonable.