(1.) SINCE limited submissions have been urged at the hearing of the appeal today, we propose to note the charge laid against the appellant and co -accused Manoj and the evidence marshalled against the appellant. We note that the co -accused Manoj has been acquitted. The State has not filed any appeal challenging the impugned order in so far Manoj has been acquitted.
(2.) DEEPAK son of Subhash aged 3 years was murdered in the early hours on 3rd July 2002 at the terrace of the house of his grandmother Maya Devi PW -7.
(3.) SUBHASH son of Maya Devi was blessed with a son Deepak and three daughters. The second son of Maya Devi namely Manoj, the co -accused, was issue -less.