(1.) This appeal, under Sec. 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Code' for short), is filed by the State challenging the judgment and order dtd. 16/4/1996 rendered by learned Sessions Judge, Jamnagar in Sessions Case No.126 of 1994 whereby the concerned Sessions Court has acquitted the respondent - accused.
(2.) Heard Mr. Chintan Dave, learned APP for the appellant - State and Mr. P. M. Lakhani, learned advocate for the respondent - accused.
(3.) The prosecution case, in brief, is as under: