Criminal Appeal no.2567 of 2024 etc. Page 14 of 15twenty-eight years back, and, in the meantime, the accused and their families had moved ahead in life. Therefore, the High Court was of the view that there were adequate reasons which warranted the exercise of powers under the proviso. In the facts of the case, enhancement in sentence is not justified nearly 35 years after the incident. 15. Therefore, we see no merit in the appeal preferred by the State and the appeal preferred by the accused Vijay. Perhaps, except for the accused Vijay, others must have undergone the sentence of three years. In his appeal, Accused-Vijay was granted bail by the order dated 7th May 2018. He has not undergone the sentence of three years. Considering the gravity of the offence, he cannot be shown further leniency. Therefore, the accused, Vijay, must undergo the remaining sentence. Hence, we pass the following order: a. Both the appeals are accordingly dismissed; b. We grant one month to the accused Vijay