Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya vs The State Of Gujarat

Case Significance

Rajendra Bhagwanji Umraniya vs The State Of Gujarat is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 9, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-413). The appellant-complainant challenged the inadequacy of the sentence imposed on the accused for offences under Section 325 IPC (grievous hurt), where the High Court had reduced the sentence from five years to two years. The Supreme Court found the High Court's reduction of sentence unjustified given the gravity of the offences including extortion and rioting. The criminal appeals were disposed of with the reportable order restoring appropriate sentencing. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.R. Gavai. Counsel appearing: Harin P Raval (counsel for appellant), Pradhuman Gohil (counsel for appellant), Purvish Jitendra Malkan (counsel for appellant), Swati Ghildiyal (counsel for respondent), Vikash Singh (counsel for appellant).