S. P. KUKDA Y, J.:- Vishnu Bhau Ghule (accused No.1), his son Mahesh (accused No.2), wife Mandabai (accused No.3) and brother Dinkar (accused No.4) were prosecuted for the murder of Sambhaji Pandharinath Ghule. By his order dated 3rd May 2005, in Sessions Case No.23 of 2004, Ad-hoc Additional Sessions Judge, Sangamner; convicted accused No.1 for the offence punishable under sections 302 and. 506(2) of the Penal Code. Accused Nos.2, 3 and 4 are convicted for commission of the offence punishable under section 324 r/w.. 34 of the Penal Code. Accused No.1 is sentenced to suffer imprisonment for life and fine of Rs.1,000/- for the first offence and R.I. for two years and fine of Rs.500/- for second offence.. Accused Nos.2 to 4 are sentenced to suffer R.I. for one year each and fine of Rs.500/-. Both sentences carry default stipulation for non payment of fine. Challenging this order of conviction and sentence Accused No, 1 has filed Criminal Appeal No.379 of 2005, accused Nos.2 to 4 have filed Criminal Appeal No.371/2005. The State has filed Criminal Appeal No.503/2005 challenging acquittal of accused Nos.2 to 4 of the difference punishable under section 302 r/w. 34 off Indian Pe