Akaljit Singh vs State Of H.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 409 IPC for criminal breach of trust, reversing the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, which was four months, and imposed a fine of Rs. 1,000. The appellant was ordered to be released forthwith, subject to payment of the fine, thereby affirming the High Court's decision while modifying the sentence.