(1.) This appeal is directed against the final judgment and order dated 17.04.2008 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad in Criminal Appeal No. 310 of 1997 whereby the High Court dismissed the appeal of the appellant confirming his conviction and sentence awarded by the Sessions Judge, Beed in Sessions Case No. 131 of 1996 on 11.09.1997.
(2.) The case of the prosecution is as under:
(3.) Heard Mr. U.U. Lalit, learned senior counsel for the appellant and Mr. Sankar Chillarge, learned Counsel for the respondent-State.