(1.) These two appeals arise out of common Judgment of conviction and sentence rendered by the Additional Sessions Judge, Khamgaon in Sessions Case No. 41/1997 and 71/1999.
(2.) In all 11 accused persons were tried for various offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 149, 336, 307 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code.
(3.) The appeal preferred by accused no. 11 Sharifkha alias Kalya Safdarkha which was Criminal Appeal No. 197/2002 has abated due to his death.