(1.) The State is in appeal against acquittal of all the respondents, in respect of the offences punishable under Sections 148, 302, 323, and 324 read with Section 149 of the IPC, as recorded by the Sessions Judge, Panna (M.P.) vide his judgment dated 10th August, 1992 passed in Sessions Trial No. 5/1990.
(2.) Consequent to death of respondent no.1 Panchma (hereinafter referred to as 'R1'), the appeal against him has abated. The other respondents namely Kismatdin, Allauddin, Gulsher and Natthu shall hereinafter be referred to as R2 to R5.
(3.) The prosecution case may be summarized as under :