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8. The residual question is the adequacy of sentence. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has suffered enough humiliation in the public eye and has: become a social outcast, a pariah and even if he is found guilty, a liberal sentence should be awarded. The learned counsel for the State on the other hand submits that considering the gravity of the offence and the fact that notice was issued to the petitioner for enhancement of sentence there is no reason to take a liberal attitude in this case.