LAW FOR ALL

quantum of sentence In this case, so far as appellant M.C. Gupta is concerned, he is about 70 years’ old and is stated to be suffering from various ailments. The crime in question took place about 24 years ago. In the circumstances, we are of the opinion that his sentence of two years’ RI for offence under Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(c) of the Act of 1947 should be reduced to one year’s RI and is accordingly reduced. Rest of the sentences awarded to him shall remain intact. So far as appellant Mohan Lal Gupta is concerned, he has been sentenced to one year’s RI for offence under Section 5(2) read with Section 5(1)(c) of the Act of 1947. Considering the fact that he was the beneficiary of the dishonest and fraudulent misappropriation of the Company’s money, we are not inclined to reduce his sentence. We clarify that the sentence of fine imposed on both the appellants is confirmed. The appeals are disposed of in the aforestated terms.