(1.) The sole accused in S.C.No.378/2012 on the files of Additional Sessions Judge, Pala, assails conviction and sentence imposed against him as per judgment dtd. 27/1/2014 in this appeal. Respondent is the State of Kerala.
(2.) Heard the learned counsel for the accused/appellant and the learned Public Prosecutor representing the prosecution side.
(3.) I shall refer the parties in this appeal as 'prosecution' and 'accused' hereafter for easy reference.