CRR-2417-2012(O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CRR-2417-2012 (O&M) Date of decision: 8th July, 2026 Chamkaur Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. A.S. Barnala, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- 1. The present revision petition has been filed against the judgment of conviction and order on quantum of sentence, both dated 21.02.2012, passed by the Court of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Barnala in criminal case arising out of FIR No. 35 dated 22.06.2006, registered under Sections 452, 323 and 34 of IPC at Police Station Sehna, whereby the petitioner was held guilty for commission of offences punishable under the aforementioned offences and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for maximum 02 years with default clause of fine; as well as against the judgment dated 18.07.2012, whereby the appeal of the petitioner had been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Barnala. 2. Today, learned counsel for the petitioner has made a statement so as not to press the present revision against the judgment of conviction, passed by the trial Court, as well as the judgment passed by the appellate Court. Learned counsel confines his prayer against the order of sentence only. It is PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.09 10:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-2417-2012(O&M) -2- further submitted the sentence of the petitioner may be reduced to the period already undergone by him. 3. Learned State Counsel has no serious objection to the aforesaid prayer. He has filed custody certificate, as per which, the petitioner has already undergone actual sentence of 03 months and 10 days out of total sentence of 02 years as awarded by the trial Court and upheld by the appellate Court. 4. After hearing the counsel for the parties, this Court upholds the judgments of conviction passed by the Courts concerned as the same are based on appreciation of prosecution evidence, proving guilt of the petitioner, however, considering the fact that the petitioner has faced the agony of protracted trial and he has already undergone actual sentence of 03 months and 10 days, the order on quantum of sentence dated 21.02.2012 is modified to the extent that the same is reduced to the period already undergone by him. However, the fine imposed upon the petitioner is upheld. 5. The petitioner is directed to be released from custody forthwith on depositing fine as imposed by the trial Court. His personal/surety bonds be discharged accordingly. 6. Let a copy of this order be sent forthwith to Jail Superintendent as well as the Court concerned for compliance. 7. Since the main petition stands disposed of, pending application, if any, shall also be treated as disposed of. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 8th July, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.09 10:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document