Orissa high court confirms conviction, modifies sentence in attempt to murder case after 30 years

The Orissa High Court has reduced the sentence of a man convicted in a 1992 attempt to murder case to the period already served, citing a three-decade delay in appeal disposal. The court affirmed his guilt but showed leniency due to the appellant's age, time served, and stable life, enhancing his fine to Rs 20,000 for victim compensation.

Orissa high court confirms conviction, modifies sentence in attempt to murder case after 30 years
The Orissa High Court has reduced the sentence of a man convicted in a 1992 attempt to murder case to the period already served, citing a three-decade delay in appeal disposal. The court affirmed his guilt but showed leniency due to the appellant's age, time served, and stable life, enhancing his fine to Rs 20,000 for victim compensation.