(1.) This group of matters arise from the judgment and order dated 1st July 2006 passed by the learned Special Judge, Ahmedabad in POTA Case No. 16 of 2003. A reference has been made under Section 366 CrPC for confirmation of the death sentence imposed upon the accused no.2 - Adambhai Sulemanbhai Ajmeri; accused no.4 - Abdul Kayum @ Muftisab Mohammedbhai Mansuri and accused no.6 - Shaanmiya @ Chandkhan Sajjadkhan. The Appeals have been preferred by the accused against the conviction recorded against them and the sentence imposed.
(2.) The order of acquittal of the accused of various charges is not challenged by the State.
(3.) The aforesaid sentence imposed upon each accused is ordered to run concurrently. The accused are allowed set-off for the time spent in custody, wherever applicable.