JUDGMENT

Arijit Pasayat, J.-An interesting question relating to the scope and ambit of Section 357 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short the Code ) is raised in this appeal which by order dated 15.10.2003 was limited to the question of grant of compensation as done by the High Court. In view of the aforesaid, and the question of law involved, it is not necessary to go into the factual aspects in detail.

2. The appellant (hereinafter referred to as the accused ) faced trial along with seven others for alleged commission of offences punishable under Section 452, 148, 323 read with Section 149, 302 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short the IPC ) for allegedly causing death of one Rajinder Kumar (hereinafter referred to as the deceased ). All the accused persons including the appellant were found guilty for offences relatable to Section 448. They were also found guilty of offence relatable to Section 323 read with Section 149 IPC for having caused injuries to Amar Singh, the informant (PW-8). They were acquitted of the charges relatable to Section 148 IPC and were convicted in relation to Section 147 IPC. Appellant was acquitted of charges relat