This appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment and orderdated 05.05.2008 in Criminal Appeal No. 964-SB of 1997 whereby, the HighCourt of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, while ... upholding the conviction ofaccused-appellants for the offence under Section 306 read with Section 34 ofthe Indian Penal Code ('IPC'), has modified the sentence of four years’rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 300/- with default stipulation, asawarded by the Additional Sessions Judge, Rewari in Sessions Case No. 23of 1997, to that of rigorous imprisonment for two and half years