' Four petitioners along with Msnzoor (since acquitted) were tried under section 325/148/149, P. P. C.
By S\ed Fazal Hussain, Magistrate, Ist Class, Gujrat who vide his judgment dated 6-10-65 convicted the four petitioners under section 325/34, P. P. C. And sentenced each of them to 11 months R. I.
Manzoor, however, was acquitted.
2. The convicts filed an appeal before the Additional Sessions Judge, Gujrat who dismissed their appeal vide his judgment dated 30.10-65. Hence this revision petition.
3. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners and have gone through the record: Nobody has appeared on behalf of the State. The petitioners were allowed bail by this Court vide order dated 12-11-65.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioners contended that the conviction was recorded more than 10 years ago and the revision has come up for hearing after a lapse of 10 years and 8 months and sentence already undergone would meet the ends of justice.
5. I see force in this contention of the learned counsel for the petitioners. I maintain the conviction and reduce the sentence to a period already under -IA gone. With this above modification in the sentence the revision petition is dismissed. The petitioners shall be discharged from their bail bonds. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.