SHAIKH MUSTAFA Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) These appeals are directed against the order passed by the High Court whereby the High Court dismissed the appeals filed by the appellants and upheld the conviction of the appellants.

(3.) Appellant Nos. 1 and 2 were convicted for the offences punishable under Sec. 489-B read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. They were sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years and to pay a fine of Rs. 1,000.00 for the said offences. They were also convicted for the offence punishable under Sec. 420 read with 34 of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs. 500.00 each.