Pankaj Kumar Mallick vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court, while addressing Criminal Appeal No. 1978 of 2010, held that in light of the appellant's age, the long duration since the offense in 1982, and the time already served in custody, the sentence of two years was to be reduced to the period already undergone. The Court also increased the fine from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10,000, emphasizing the need for justice while considering the circumstances of the case. The appeal was allowed with specific directions regarding the fine payment.