JUDGMENT

N.P. SINGH, J.- One appeal is on behalf of Hari Singh and the other is on behalf of Satbir and Gulbir. They were put on trial along with Suresh, Vijender and Virinder for having committed the murder of Mange Ram on October 7, 1982. Virinder being a minor his trial was separated so that the said may be conducted by Children Court. The remaining five accused were convicted for offences under Section 302 read with 149, Section 148 and Section 323 read with 149. Sentence of imprisonment for life was imposed against all the five accused persons under Section 302 read with 149, whereas under Section 148 each one of them was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year, and rigorous imprisonment for three months under Section 323 read with 149. The sentences were directed to run concurrently. The High Court dismissed their appeal.

2. Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 2160 of 1985 was filed on behalf of accused Hari Singh, Suresh and Vijender. On September 23, 1985 this Court granted special leave to appeal to appellant Hari Singh, but dismissed the said special leave petition so far Suresh and Vijender were concerned. Leave was granted to appellants Satbir and Gulbi