Trial Judge's Failure to Invoke Homicide Charge in 1981 Acid Attack on Father Case Draws Anguish; Son Awarded Mere 3-Year Sentence: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticised a Trial Court for convicting an accused only under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code and awarding a sentence of merely three years' rigorous imprisonment despite the victim dying after suffering severe acid burn injuries. In Razzak Versus State of U.P., the High Court observed that the Trial Court completely misappreciated the evidence and failed to apply the settled principles governing offences…