(1.) This appeal has been directed under Section 378 (1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Cr.P.C.') against the judgment and order dated 13-12-2002 passed by the learned II Additional Sessions Judge, Beed in Sessions Case No.125 of 1997 whereby it has acquitted the respondents / original accused for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A, 302, 201, 203, 177 r.w. 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter in short 'IPC') .
(2.) Facts giving rise to the appeal, in nutshell, are as under :-
(3.) We have heard Mr K.S. Patil, learned APP for the appellant / State and Mr P.P.More, learned Advocate for the respondents.