SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION.
That being so, the appellant, companyld only be companyvicted under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code.
3,000 already deposited by him towards companyts.
1779 OF 1987 Having heard learned Counsel for the parties, we think a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years will meet with the ends of justice.
Subject to this modification in the sentence, the special leave petition is dismissed.
3,000 by way of companypensation for the injuries suffered by him.
The testimony of the doctor shows that the injuries were of a simple nature and were number likely to cause death.
P. Sen, J. Special leave granted.
Though the appellant assaulted the deceased with a sword, the injuries ascribed to him were on a vital part of the body i.e. neck.
In view of this, the parties are allowed to companypound the offence punishable under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code on companydition that the appellant pays to the companyplainant PW 1 Shri Chandra a sum of Rs.
