PATNA, India, July 30 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on July 14:
Heard Mr. Dilip Kumar Sinha, learned A.P.P. appearing for the Appellant/State.
2. The present Government Appeal has been filed under Section 378(1) and (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as 'Cr.P.C.') challenging the judgment of acquittal dated 08.09.2000 passed by learned 6th Additional Sessions Judge, Rohtas at Sasaram (hereinafter referred to as 'Trial Court') in Sessions Trial No.48 of 1988 arising out of Nokha (Baghaila) P.S. Case No.98 of 1987 corresponding to G.R. No.1295 of 1987, committed by learned C.J.M., Sasaram to the Court of Sessions on 21.01.1988.
3. The brief facts leading to the present appeal are as und...