RAVADA SASIKALA versus STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.

RAVADA SASIKALA versus STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.

The crime of acid attack on a young girl is uncivilized and heartless and does not deserve any leniency. The reduction of substantive sentence to 30 days by the High Court is impermissible. The sentence imposed by the trial court is restored, and compensation to the victim is directed, both by the accused and the State.

Parties
Appellant: Ravada Sasikala; Respondents: State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeals allowed; sentence of High Court set aside; trial court sentence restored; compensation ordered.
Legal Topics
Acid Attack, Sentencing, Victim Compensation, IPC Section 326, IPC Section 448
Criminal Law Acid Attack Sentencing Victim Compensation IPC Section 326 IPC Section 448

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Parties

Ravada Sasikala

Appellant

State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the reduction of sentence by the High Court for acid attack was justified
  2. 2 Appropriate quantum of sentence for acid attack offence
  3. 3 Victim compensation entitlement and quantum

Ratio Decidendi

The crime of acid attack on a young girl is uncivilized and heartless and does not deserve any leniency. The reduction of substantive sentence to 30 days by the High Court is impermissible. The sentence imposed by the trial court is restored, and compensation to the victim is directed, both by the accused and the State.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed; sentence of High Court set aside; trial court sentence restored; compensation ordered.

Orders

  • Accused to pay compensation of Rs. 50,000/- within six months; if not, further rigorous imprisonment of six months.
  • State to pay compensation of Rs. 3 lakhs within three months.