Even if injury caused by knife is minor, accused deserves full punishment: HC

Nagpur | Monday | 18th February, 2019

Summary:

In the scuffle, the complainants had sustained injuries, Gupta claimed. In my view, grievous hurt alone is not sine qua non for punishment under Section 397,” the HC ruled and upheld the sessions court’s verdict. “Even during the trial or before the HC, the petitioner’s presence on the spot hasn’t been denied by him. In this case, the prosecution has proved use of deadly weapon by the petitioner. “The appellant contended that no blood was detected on the knife ..