PREM PARKASH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and with their assistance, have gone through the record of the case.

(2.) Shri Ghai, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, has not assailed the conviction, but has only prayed for reduction in the quantum of sentence in view of the fact that the recovery was effected as far back as on 23rd March, 1983. The counsel submitted that his client is suffering the vagaries of the criminal proceedings for the last more than 20 years and he may be visited with leniency in the matter of sentence.

(3.) The counsel appearing for the respondent has no serious objection if the substantive sentence is reduced.