that the object of punishment is not only to deter the accused from committing any further crime, but also to reform and retribute; and the extent of reformation can be derived only by the conduct of the accused exhibited during his days of retribution. Taking note of the above aggravating and mitigating factors, we are of the view that it would meet the ends of justice, if the sentence of imprisonment for life awarded by the Sessions Court as affirmed by the High Court, is modified to the period already undergone by the appellant.19 20. Accordingly, we modify the sentence awarded by the Courts below to the period already undergone by the appellant. However, we clarify that the appellant shall pay the fine amount imposed by the Sessions Court, if not paid already. He shall be set at liberty if not required in any other case. The bail bond executed by the appellant stands discharged. 21. Resultantly, this Criminal Appeal stands partly allowed to the extent as indicated above.