Munir Hussain and Muhammad Sharif, petitioners, stand convicted under section 307/34, P.P.C. And sentenced to three years' R.I. And a fine of Rs.1,000 each or in default thereof three months' R.I.
2. Admitting the criminal liability of the petitioners for the murderous assault on Ghulam Sabir, the learned counsel for the petitioners has requested for reduction in sentence on the ground of compromise between the parties. The learned counsel for the State is not in a position to controvert him.
3. I have considered the matter carefully. I feel persuaded to agree with the learned counsel for the petitioners. Since compromise is a valid ground for leniency in sentence even in non- compoundable offences, so the sentence of imprisonment awarded to the petitioners is reduced to one already undergone A by them. The occurrence took place in the year 1982. The petitioners were sent to jail thrice. They remained in jail for more than one month after the rejection of their appeal by the learned Additional Sessions Judge before they could be released on bail in this revision. Disposed of accordingly.