(1.) Heard Mr. Kanti Kumar Ojha, learned counsel for the appellants and Mrs. Vandana Bharti, learned A.P.P.
(2.) Since both these appeals arise out of a common judgment, they are being disposed of by this common order.
(3.) These appeals are directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dtd. 22/1/2000 passed by Mr. Vinay Kumar Sinha, Learned Additional Sessions Judge, Pakur in Sessions Case No.75 of 1997 / 24 of 1997, whereby and whereunder the appellants have been convicted for the offence punishable under Ss. 302/34 I.P.C and have been sentenced to imprisonment for life.