HC disposes of criminal appeal filed 31 yrs ago, reduces attempt to murder sentence
Orissa High Court has modified a 1992 attempt-to-murder sentence after a 30-year delay. The convicted man, now 55, will serve no further jail time beyond the 1.7 years already spent, with his fine increased to Rs 20,000 for the victim's compensation. The court cited the extraordinary delay and the convict's settled life.