(1.) The accused-opposite party Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5, namely, Jotin Jonkey, Talom Takoh, Arun Tamuk and Raja Padung respectively (who are hereinafter referred to as A1, A2, A3 and A4 respectively) were tried on a charge framed against them under Section 376 read with Section 34, IPC.
(2.) The case of the prosecution, as unfolded at the trial, may, in brief, be described thus :
(3.) To the charge framed against them, at the trial, under Section 376 read with Section 34 IPC, all the accused pleaded not guilty.