JUDGMENT : 1. Heard both sides. Perused the record. 2. The Appellant was tried in Sessions Case No. 155 of 1993 by 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur on 30th July, 1994. He is convicted for the offence punishable u/sec. 307 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to suffer Rigorous imprisonment for five years and fine of Rs.5,000/- and in default R.I. for one year. 3. Injured was Vinayak assaulted by the accused by stabbing at the abdomen. The injuries suffered by Vinayak are described as dangerous to the life. 4. P.W. 9 Dr. Udhav Borade, Medical Officer who has examined the injured Vinayak K. Budharam on 14th September, 1992, has noted the following injuries:- “1. Incised wound over left hypo condriun size 5 x 3 cm. x M 2. Incised wound over posterior left arm size 6 x 3 cm. muscle deep.” (Quoted from Page 42 of the Appeal) 5. The description of injury to Vinayak though described as grave the doctor has stated certain things viz. (a) As to whether the injury was cavitity deep. (b) As to whether any internal organ vital or otherwise was hurt. (c) The reasons as to why the injury posed a threat to life. (d) The injury certificates disclose that X-ray of chest of abdomen was done and nothing abnormal was detected. 6. On the same day, P.W. 9 Dr. Uddhav Borade, Medical Officer also examined Raju Vishwanath Sawant and has noted the following injuries. “1. Incised wound over Rt. hypo condrium size 4 x 3 cm. x muscle deep 2. Incised wound over supra sturner notch 1 x 1 cm. Muscle deep. 3. Incised wound over left. Mandible size 1 x 1 cm. muscle deep.” (Quoted from Page 42 of the Appeal) 7. Out of two victims, injuries of one victim viz. Raju Vishwanath Sawant were minor as those were only muscle deep. Though said injuries suffered by Vishwanath are described as dangerous to the life, it is not described as to why it was so dangerous. 8. In the aforesaid premises, the learned Sessions Judge has held accused guilty of offence punishable under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. 9. Though it is stated by PW9 Dr. Though said injuries suffered by Vishwanath are described as dangerous to the life, it is not described as to why it was so dangerous. 8. In the aforesaid premises, the learned Sessions Judge has held accused guilty of offence punishable under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. 9. Though it is stated by PW9 Dr. Uddhav Borade that the injuries were dangerous to life, the said statement is not corroborated by the factual reasons based on any evidence, and it is seen that injuries were not fatal and did not pose danger to life. 10. In the aforesaid background, in the midst of hearing, this Court had indicated to the Appellant that the conviction u/sec. 307 of the Indian Penal Code was liable to be converted to section 324 of Indian Penal Code, and Court would like to know if appellant offers to pay some compensation to the victim, to mitigate, and to have lenience in sentence. Learned Advocate for appellant then prayed for adjournment for enabling him to take instructions. 11. Yesterday when case was taken up, learned Advocate for appellant has reported that victim Vinayak Kuberappa Budharam is dead, and made a statement before this Court that the appellant is willing to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/-for payment to Raju Vishwanath Sawant, and prayed for permission to deposit the amount and prays for lenience in sentence. 12. Permission for deposit as prayed was granted. Today Advocate for Appellant has tendered before this Court an Affidavit confirming oral statement. He has also stated that a sum of Rs.25,000/- is deposited in this Court. 13. This Court holds that the conviction u/sec. 307 of the Indian Penal Code does not sustain and deserves to be altered to Section 324 of Indian Penal Code. In the interest of justice, the sentence of period undergone shall suffice with additional fine of amount of Rs.25,000/- 14. As regards the amount of compensation, which is deposited in this Court is concerned, the same be transferred to the Sessions Court, Solapur for payment to Raju Vishwanath Sawant. 15. The Sessions Court, Solapur shall issue intimation to Raju Vishwanath Sawant with regard to deposit. The said amount of deposit be kept in Fixed Deposit in order that as and when injured Raju Vishwanath Sawant comes forward to receive said amount, the amount can be paid to him alongwith accruals thereon. 16. 15. The Sessions Court, Solapur shall issue intimation to Raju Vishwanath Sawant with regard to deposit. The said amount of deposit be kept in Fixed Deposit in order that as and when injured Raju Vishwanath Sawant comes forward to receive said amount, the amount can be paid to him alongwith accruals thereon. 16. Appeal is partly allowed in terms of foregoing paragraph Nos. 13 to 15.