(1.) The matter was passed over once as none was present on behalf of the appellant and taken up post lunch.
(2.) Mr. Braham Singh, Advocate who is present in court is appointed as Amicus Curiae in the matter.
(3.) The present appeal has been filed by the appellant under Sec. 374 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against the judgment dated 12.11.2003 and order on sentence dated 15.11.2003 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge by which the appellant has been convicted under Sec. 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life.