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Sections 326 and 324 IPC

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Judicial Discretion in Non-Compoundable Offences | Compromise Can Mitigate Sentence Under Sections 326/324 IPC : MP HC
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|Madhya Pradesh High Court

Judicial Discretion in Non-Compoundable Offences | Compromise Can Mitigate Sentence Under Sections 326/324 IPC : MP HC

Madhya Pradesh High Court reduces sentences in non-compoundable offences under Sections 326 and 324 IPC to the period already undergone, despite the offences' non-compoundable nature, based on compromise between parties. This ruling underscores judicial discretion in balancing legal rigidity with equitable outcomes, impacting sentencing principles in criminal cases involving serious injuries.