parties and perused the impugned judgment. The appellant has undergone a part of the sentence and has agreed to pay a compensation of Rs.2,35,000/- to the complainant. It is stated at the Bar that out of this amount, Rs.35,000/- has already been received by the complainant and a sum of Rs.2 lakhs has been deposited by the appellant in the Registry of this Court, which is kept in the fixed deposit. The learned counsel for the appellant submits that he has no objection if the amount deposited with the Registry is paid to the complainant. Similarly, the complainant has no objection if the appellant is released on the sentence already undergone by him if the aforementioned amount is paid to her. On a consideration of the totality of the facts and circumstances of this case, we are of the view that ends of justice would meet if the amount of Rs.2 lakhs, with interest, is directed to be paid to the complainant (Mrs. Valsala) and the sentence of the appellant is reduced to the period already undergone by him. We order accordingly. However, we make it clear that this case has been decided on the peculiar facts of this case and shall not be treated as a precedent. The appeal is disposed of with the aforementioned observations and directions.
.....................J (DALVEER BHANDARI) .....................J (DEEPAK VERMA)
New Delhi; March 28, 2011.