DHANA RAM Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the parties after notice to the Public Prosecutor.

(2.) THE petitioner has been convicted for the offences u/sec. 326 I. P. C. and sentenced to 2-1/2 years rigorous imprisonment and u/sec. 447 I. P. C. and he is sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment. Both the sentences were ordered to run concurrently by the learned Munsif and Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Makarana by his judgment dated 5. 5. 83. His appeal was dismissed by the learned Sessions Judge, Merta vide judgment dated 10. 8. 88. Learned counsel for the petitioner has not challenged the conviction of the petitioner. He, however, urged that the petitioner is aged about 18 years. THE grievous injury has been caused to the little finger of the left hand. THE parties are near relations, so, it is urged that sentence awarded is severe and the sentence may be reduced to four months.