(1.) It has been informed that Mr. Lakhan Sharma, one of the counsel for the appellant in Cr. Appeal (S.J.) No.972 of 2006 has died. Since the matter arising out of a common judgment, Mr. Sidhartha Roy, learned counsel, is appointed as Amicus Curiae in Cr. Appeal (S.J. No.972 of 2006 to assist this Court.
(2.) Heard the parties.
(3.) These criminals appeals arising out of the same impugned judgment and were heard together and hence are being disposed of by a common judgment.