Criminal Trial

Sentence

— Proportionality — Reduction of sentence — Need for reasons — High Court while upholding convictions, reducing various sentences under S. 304 Pt. II, S. 452 and S. 323 r/w S. 34 IPC of six years' RI to period already undergone, of 89 days, without giving any reasons therefor — Unsustainability — Order of High Court set aside, (2006) 6 SCC 8