Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 376 & 506(2)–Conviction Reduction of the sentence–Sentence of life imprisonment with fine of Rs. 20,000/- –High Court declined to reduce the sentence –Victim was aged of seven years and appellant was aged of 18-19 years–Incident occurred ten years ago–Maximum sentence is not required to mandate the Section 376(2)(f)–Sentence reduced up to ten years–Appellant hails from a poor family working as agricultural labor–Not in the position of paying the fine of Rs. 20,000/- –Reduced up to Rs. 1000/-.
