Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304 Pt. II & 325/34, 323/34–Conviction–Appreciation and reduction of the sentence–Court below rightly concluded that the accused herein may have attempted to protect their cattle, however, it cannot go to the extent that they were aware that the gravity of the injuries inflicted would not be fatal–Deceased was doing his duty as an employee of the concerned farm–Sufficient evidence to lead the conviction u/s. 304 Pt. II–However, in view of prayer on behalf of appellants, the sentence is reduced up to the period of already undergone.
