(1.) No one appears on behalf the petitioner. However Mr. Asif Khan, learned A.P.P. for the State is present.
(2.) Since this matter is pending since 2002 the same is being disposed of based on the material available on record.
(3.) In this application the petitioner has challenged the judgment dated 08.05.2002 passed in Cr. Appeal no. 25 of 1991 by the learned VIIth Additional Sessions Judge, Hazaribagh, whereby and where under the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 28.01.1991 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Hazaribag in G.R. Case No. 2113 of 1989 convicting the petitioner for the offences punishable under Section 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code and sentencing him to undergo R.I. for two years under Section 457 of the I.P.C. and R.I. for one year and six months for the offence punishable under Section 380 of the I.P.C. has been affirmed.