(1.) THIS appeal, preferred" under sec tion 374 (2) of Code of Criminal Proce dure, 1973, (hereinafter, for brevity re ferred as Cr. P. C.), is directed against the judgment and order dated 24-04-1987, passed in Sessions Trial No. 117 of 1986, by learned I Additional Sessions Judge, Nainital, whereby appellants are convicted under section 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, (hereinafter, for brevity referral as I. P. C.) and each one of them is sen tenced to undergo rigorous imprison ment of seven years and to pay fine of Rs. 5000/-, in default of payment of which, the defaulter is directed to un dergo simple imprisonment for a period of six months.
(2.) I heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.
(3.) LACERATED wound 1 cm x cm inner side of ear.