ANTAR SINGH Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal by special leave directed against a judgment, dated September, 15, 1977 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, arises out of these circumstances :

(2.) The Sessions Judge, Rewa, who tried the case, convicted two of the accused, namely, Jawaharlal and Munnilal under Ss. 395 and 397 read with S. 109. Penal Code, and sentenced each of them to four years rigorous imprisonment. He acquitted the remaining 13 accused, including Antar Singh.

(3.) Against the order of their acquittal, the State of Madhya Pradesh carried an appeal to the High Court, which set aside the acquittal of Antar Singh, Tulsi Ram and Ajijuddin, who were original accused 1, 4 and 8 respectively, and convicted and sentenced each of them under Section 395, I. P. C. to four years rigorous imprisonment. Antar Singh only is the appellant before us.