(1.) This is a batch of matters before me wherein the same common question of law arises for decision. Accordingly, I propose (also as has been agreed to by all the learned counsel appearing for the parties) to decide only the principle question of law posed for decision and leave the individual cases to be decided accordingly. Hence, I am relieved of the need of noticing facts of individual cases.
(2.) Mr. Ponda learned senior advocate on behalf of the accused made the following submissions:
(3.) Mr. Sharan Jagtiani, learned senior advocate appearing on behalf of the complainant, made the following submissions: