Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 354 & 447–Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989–Sec. 3(i)(xi)–Conviction–Prayer to reduce the sentence without challenging the findings–Incident of the year 1995–Petitioner remained in judicial custody the more than one month–Held, sentence reduced up to the period of already undergone, however, fine enhanced up to Rs. 5,000/-.
