RAM NATH SINGH Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) J. C. Mishra, J. This appeal has been pressed regarding sentence only. The appellant was convicted under Section 323, I. P. C. and sentenced to 6 months R. I. and to fine of Rs. one thousand. He was further convicted under Section 148, I. P. C. and sentence to fine of Rs. 2,000/- and two years R. I.

(2.) THE incident had taken place in the year 1979. It would not be proper to send the accused to jail after such a long time, more so when the co-accused who were convicted under Sections 147 and 323/149 were released on probation.