2017 INSC 0533
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                                 Surjit Singh

                                                      Vs.

                                            The State of Punjab

                                          SLP(Crl.)No.2284/2011

                                (S.A.Bobde and L.Nageswara Rao,JJ.,)

                                                 11.07.2017

                                                   ORDER

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. We find that there is no reason to interfere with the the order of conviction of the
petitioner.

3. It is, however, pointed out that the petitioner is now 75 years of age and is bed ridden due
to paralysis and thus not in a position to move on his own. This Fact is not disputed by
learned counsel for the complainant-respondent. It is also not disputed that the dispute
between the parties which is in relation to some property and grand child is now settled.

4. In the circumstances of the case, we consider it appropriate to reduce the sentence awarded
to the petitioner to the period already undergone by him. Ordered accordingly.

5. The special leave petition is, accordingly, disposed of.

6. In view of the above, pending applications stand disposed of.

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