As per the case facts, the accused were convicted by the Trial Court for various offenses including murder and attempt to murder. The High Court acquitted them of the major ... offenses, convicting them only for lesser offenses and reducing their sentences. The complainant and the State appealed to the Supreme Court. The question arose whether the High Court was correct in altering the convictions from murder and attempt to murder to lesser offenses, effectively reducing the culpability of the accused. Finally, the Supreme Court allowed both appeals in part. It set aside the High Court's order and converted the findings of Section 302 (murder) to Section 304 Part I (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 307 (attempt to murder) to Section 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide). The Court noted that the initial fight was in the heat of passion upon a sudden quarrel, without undue advantage or cruel manner. Sentences were adjusted, with the period already undergone being factored in.death. The accused were convicted by the Trial Court, but the High Court acquitted them of major charges, citing lack of premeditation and witness discrepancies.