(1.) The learned Sessions Judge, Solapur by judgment and order dated 30th December, 1997 passed in Sessions Case No. 87 of 1997 convicted the appellant and the deceased co-accused under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to sufer rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fne of Rs.2,000/- each.
(2.) Pending Appeal, appellant-original accused no.2 died.
(3.) I have perused the evidence with the assistance of the learned Counsel for the applicant and learned Prosecutor for the State.