Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 307 [Corresponding Sec. 109 of BNS, 2023]–Arms Act, 1959–Sec. 27–Conviction–Reduction of sentence–Occurrence pertains to the year 1989–Petitioners have already suffered the agony of protracted trial spaning over a period of more than 36 years–Injuries were neither grievous nor dangerous–Victim has passed away due to natural causes–Sentence is reduced up to the period of already undergone–However, all the appellants shall pay the compensation of Rs. 50,000/- to LR’s. of deceased–Directed accordingly.
