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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 5587 /2024 [@ SLP [CRL.] NO.16580/2024]
S. P. DAMODARAN Appellant(s)
VERSUS
THE STATE BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE Respondent(s)
O R D E R
Leave granted.
We had already indicated on the last occasion that we
are not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment,
but will consider the facts of the case only for the
purpose of reduction of sentence.
The appellant was convicted by the Trial Court for the
offences punishable under Section 120B read with Sections
420, 467 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section
13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of
Corruption Act, 1988. He was accordingly sentenced to two
years of rigorous imprisonment and fine. The conviction was
confirmed by the High Court while reducing the sentence to
one year of rigorous imprisonment and fine.
Learned counsel appearing for the appellant submitted
that the appellant is about 77 years of age and is
suffering from age related ailments. The appellant has
already undergone four months of the sentence imposed on
him. He was working as a Bank Manager.
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Learned counsel appearing for the respondent vehemently
opposed the reduction of the sentence on the premise that
the statute does not facilitate the same.
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, we
find mitigating...