( 1 ) IN Sessions Case No. 78/91, accused A1, A5, A6, A7, A8 and A10 were convicted by the learned Sessions Judge under Section 395, Indian Penal Code and they were sentenced to ten years imprisonment. They were also fined with Rs. 5,000. 00 each, in default they have to undergo two years simple imprisonment. A motor car No. APG 6689 which allegedly was used in the commission of offence was confiscated under Section 452, Cr. P. C. Three different appeals have been filed. One is filed on behalf of A1 and A5, another is filed by A6, A7, A8 and A10, and the third appeal is filed against the order of confiscation of vehicle by A5. All the appeals were taken together for hearing, arguments were heard and they are decided by this common judgment.

( 2 ) THERE were ten accused in all who were sent to the Court for facing the trial. During the pendency of trial two accused A4 and A9 absconded, charge was split and a separate S. C. No. 4/93 was registered against them. A2 and A3 also absconded, their case was also split up and another case S. C. No. 5493 was registered against A2 and A3. The present judgment of the trial Court concerns only accused A1, A5, A6, A7, A8 and A10.