Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 341, 323/34, 394/34 & 397/34 [Corresponding Secs. 126(2), 115(2)/3(5), 309(6)/3(5) & 311/3(5) of BNS, 2023]–Arms Act, 1959–Sec. 4/25–Conviction–Prayer for reduction of the sentence–Appellants could not avail the benefit of the bail order because they were unable to furnish surety/bail bonds–They belongs to SC/ST and tribal background–Legal assistance provided to them reflects their indigent condition–They have not been shown to be habitual offenders or having prior criminal antecedents–Held, the sentence warrants suitable modification–Sentence is reduced up to the period of already undergone.
