RANCHI, India, Dec. 14 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Nov. 13:
1. Although the present appeal has been preferred by seven appellants, but out of which, two appellants have died, during the pendency of the present appeal. Vide order dated 22.11.2021, the present criminal appeal stands abated so far as appellants namely, Mahendra Bhagat and Rajesh Bhagat are concerned.
Thus, the present appeal survives only with respect to five appellants, namely, Mani Lal Bhagat, Gopal Bhagat, Manoj Bhagat, Rama Bhagat and Prem Bhagat.
2. Heard learned counsel for the appellants and learned A.P.P
3. The present appeal is directed against the Judgment of conviction dated 04.06.2004 and order of sentence dated 16.06.2004, passed by ...