Yadu Nandan Mandal & Anr vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants but reduced their sentence to the period already undergone, considering the totality of circumstances, including the fact that appellant No.1 had served over five years and appellant No.2 over seven years in custody. The Court emphasized that this reduction serves the ends of justice while maintaining the conviction. The appellants were discharged from their bail bonds following the decision.