RAM SEWAK Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THESE are two connected appeals against the judgment and order dated 18-4-1981 passed by the then 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Budaun whereby appellant - Ram Sewak has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for life under S.302, I.P.C. and to three years' rigorous imprisonment under S.307/34, I.P.C. Appellant Pradeep Kumar alias Pannoo alias Fattey of Criminal Appeal No. 1254 of 1981 and imprisonment for life under S.302 read with S.34, I.P.C. Both the sentences of both the appellants have been ordered to run concurrently.

(2.) APPELLANT - Pradeep Kumar alias Pannoo alias Fattey expired during the pendency as was reported by the Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned. His appeal has, therefore, abated.

(3.) THE Sessions Judge convicted appellants - Ram Sewak and Pannoo and Vir Pal was acquitted of the charges. Both the convicted appellants preferred appeal before this Court. The appeal of Pannoo had abated on account of his death.