Criminal Revision No. 137 of 2002. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Revision No. 137 of 2002. Date of Decision : 6.10.2009. Avtar Singh ......Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAWAB SINGH Present: Mr. J.B.S. Gill, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. D.S. Brar, DAG Punjab, for the respondent-State. NAWAB SINGH J. This revision is directed against the judgment dated January 7 th, 2002 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Hoshiarpur, whereby, judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated February 22 nd, 2000 passed by Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Dasuya, convicting the revisionist-accused under Sections 279 and 304-A of Indian Penal Code and sentencing him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years and to pay a fine of Rs.2000/- with default stipulation, was upheld. The facts are not necessary to be referred to as the learned counsel for the petitioner has not challenged the conviction of the petitioner on merits but has only prayed for reduction of sentence. He has submitted that the petitioner is the only bread earner of the family, is a first offender and is facing the ordeal of prolonged trial since thirteen years. Indeed, the petitioner is a middle aged person who had a family to support. He is not a previous convict nor he has indulged in any criminal activity before or after registration of this case. He has also suffered the agony of protracted criminal proceedings spreading over a long thirteen years. In view of this, Criminal Revision No. 137 of 2002. 2 sentence of the petitioner is reduced from two years to one year under Section 304-A IPC. However, the sentence of imprisonment under Section 279 IPC and sentence of fine shall remain intact. Except with this modification in the quantum of sentence, the revision petition is dismissed. The revisionist is on bail. His bail/surety bonds are cancelled. He shall be taken into custody forthwith to serve out the remainder of the sentence. Learned trial Magistrate is directed to comply with this order under intimation to this Court. (NAWAB SINGH) JUDGE 6.10.2009. SN