2009 INSC 0963
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                              N. Bheemachari

                                                      Vs.

                                             State of Karnataka

                                           Crl.A.No.616 of 2002

                                  (B.N. Agrawal and G.S. Singhvi JJ.)

                                                  30.04.2009

                                                   ORDER

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Learned counsel appearing for the appellant pressed
the appeal on the question of sentence only. He stated that the occurrence had taken place
about twenty two years ago and the appellant has remained in custody for about two months.
Having taken into consideration the totality of the circumstances, we are of the view that
ends of justice would be met in case the sentence of five years' imprisonment awarded
against the appellant is reduced to the period already undergone by him. Accordingly, the
appeal is allowed in-part and the sentence of imprisonment awarded against the appellant is
reduced to the period already undergone by him. The appellant, who is on bail, is discharged
from the liability of bail bonds.

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