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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 5590 /2024 [@ SLP [CRL.] NO.18281/2024 @ DIARY NO.26533/2024]
MOHAN LAL & ORS. Appellant(s)
VERSUS
STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Respondent(s)
WITH
SLP (Crl.) NO.18111/2024
O R D E R
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 5590 /2024 [@ SLP [CRL.] NO. 18281/2024 @ DIARY NO.26533/2024]
Application for intervention/impleadment is
allowed.
Leave granted.
A limited notice was issued by us with respect
to the quantum of sentence alone.
The alleged occurrence took place way back in
the year 1989. Now, the appellants have reached the
age of 60 years and above. The High Court, by the
impugned judgment, has modified the sentence to a
period of four years for the offences punishable
under Sections 326 and 451 of the Ranbir Penal Code,
1989. Out of the said four years, they have already
undergone the sentence for a period of three years.
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On the last occasion, we directed the learned
counsel appearing for the victim to get instructions
as to whether the compensation can be enhanced. On
instructions, it has been submitted that the same is
agreeable to the victim
We have been informed that the amount deposited
along with the interest before the High Court would
come to Rs.9 lakh. The said Rs.9 lakh is permitted
to be withdrawn by the victim. Additionally, all the
three appellants will have to pay ...