Cr. Appeal No.271/1998 13.12.2011 Shri Rajesh Chouhan, counsel for the appellant. Shri Raghvendra Singh Bais, Panel Adv. for the respondent-State. Arguments heard. Judgement dictated in open Court in presence of counsel appearing for the parties. JUDGEMENT This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 6.2.1998 passed by Additional Session Judge, Manawar, District Dhar in S.T. No.9/1995. By the impugned judgment, appellant has been found guilty of an offence punishable u/s. 366 of the Penal Code and sentenced him to undergo 2 years R.I. with fine of Rs.1,000/- with default stipulation. 1 2. 7 persons were tried before the Court below on the allegation that in the night of 30.5.1994, they formed an unlawful assembly and abducted the minor girl from the guardianship of Narsingh. The incident was reported by Narsingh at Police Station Manawar, District Dhar. According to Narsingh, at the time of incident, the age of Gaurabai (abducted girl) was less than 16 years. After the investigation was over, charge-sheet was filed. Accused persons denied the charges, therefore, they were put to trial. 3. Considering the prosecution evidence, learned trial Judge acquitted six persons as no offence was proved against them, but found the appellant guilty only u/s. 366 of the Penal Code and sentenced him as aforesaid. 2 4. The only contention urged is regarding quantum of sentence awarded to appellant. It is submitted that the jail sentence already undergone by the appellant would meet the ends of justice, hence he should be let off with the aforesaid reduced sentence. 5. After hearing the rival submissions and going through the record we find that in the facts and circumstances of the case, appellant has already undergone the jail sentence of more than a month, therefore, while upholding his conviction, his jail sentence is reduced to the period already undergone. It is not disputed that appellant has deposited the fine amount, therefore, the direction regarding fine amount shall remain intact. 3 6. In view of the foregoing discussion, appeal stands partly allowed to the extent indicated hereinabove. Appellant is on bail. His bail bonds stand discharges. Order accordingly. (S.K. SETH, J.) Alok/ 4