Leave granted.
Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of this case and, particularly, in
view of the fact that a sum of Rs.4,50,000/- has already been deposited by the
appellant, we are of the opinion that the judgment of the Court below should be
modified to the extent that the appellant would pay the said amount by way of
compensation to the complainant-respondent. We direct accordingly. The sentence
imposed on the appellant stands modified to the said extent. Since the amount of
compensation of Rs.4,50,000/-, as indicated hereinbefore, has already been deposited
by the appellant, no further order need be passed in this regard.
However, it is made clear that the respondent would be entitled to withdraw
the said amount.
The appeals are allowed with the aforementioned modification.
(S.B. SINHA)