Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 333/34, 353 & 541 [ Corresponding Secs. 121(2)/3(5), 132 & 126(2) of BNS, 2023]–Conviction–Reduction of the sentence–Incident in question occurred in the year 1990 and the appellants have been involved in criminal proceedings for a prolonged period, enduring significant delay in the adjudication of the matter–The psychological strain borne by the appellants throughout the lengthy legal process cannot be disregarded–Action of the Appellants appears to stem from a localized familial dispute rather than a manifestation of any entrenched criminal tendencies–No prior criminal history of the appellants–Held, the substantive sentence is reduced up to the period of already undergone.
