Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 307/308–While altering the conviction u/s. 308 from Sec. 307, High Court reduced the sentence up to the period of seven days already undergone–Justification–Crime was committed in a brutal manner–A young man’s hand was cut off from the wrist–Discretion in regard to
awarding the sentence cannot be used in a fanciful and whimsical manner–Increase of fine amount or grant of compensation would not be the answer in law–Held, the respondent is awarded the sentence of two years rigorous imprisonment.
