(1.) These two appeals under Sec. 374(2) of the Cr.PC have been preferred by the appellants, namely, Jibangshu Paul and Golon Daulagopu, respectively, for assailing the judgment dtd. 22/5/2017 and the sentencing order dtd. 23/5/2017 passed by the learned Special Judge, NIA in Special NIA Case No.2/2009 [National Investigation Agency (NIA) -Vs- Shri Jibangshu Paul and Anr.], whereby the appellants herein have been convicted and sentenced as below:-
(2.) Brief facts relevant and essential for disposal of the present appeals are noted herein-below:-
(3.) On the basis of this recovery/seizure, Sub-Inspector Ratneswar Das, PW-16 lodged an ejahar with the Officer-in-Charge of Diyangmukh Police Station, who registered Diyangmukh Police Station Case No.3/2009, Ext-95 against the two accused/ appellants for the offences punishable under Ss. 120B/121/121A of the IPC and started investigation.