RANCHI, India, May 8 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on April 8:
1. Heard Mr. Rajesh Kumar, learned counsel for the appellants assisted by Mrs. Sunita Kumari, learned Amicus Curiae and Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra, learned A.P.P.
2. Since both these appeals arise out of a common judgment, they are being disposed of by this common order.
3. These appeals are directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 30.08.1995 passed by Shri Paras Nath Sinha, learned Sessions Judge, Singhbhum West at Chaibasa in S.T No. 171 of 1991 whereby and whereunder the appellants have been convicted for the offence punishable under Section 302 / 34 I.P.C and have been sentenced to imprisonment for life.
4. The prosecut...