Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J.

1. The judgment and order of conviction dated 7-12-2015 (Correction carried out as per the chamber order dated 01.09.2015) passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Kolar, in Sessions Case No. 181 of 2004 is appealed against by the convicted accused.

2. By the impugned judgment, the Trial Court convicted the accused for the offences punishable under Sections 302 and 498-A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 4 and 6 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

3. Though Mr. Somashekar Angadi, Advocate, is appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist the Court and argue on behalf of the appellant, Mr. Somashekar Angadi, has not appeared before the Court to assist us. Hence, we have appointed Sri B. Chetan as Amicus Curiae to assist the Court and to argue on behalf of the appellant. The papers are supplied to him well in advance.

4. We have heard learned Amicus Curiae and learned State Public Prosecutor for the State and perused the records.

5. Before proceeding further, it is relevant to note that the impugned judgment and order dated 7-12-2005 passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Kolar, in S.C. No. 181 of 2004 was confirmed by this Court in Cri. Appeal No. 826 of 2