PRADEEP NANDRAJOG, J.

1. Noting that the appeal came up for hearing and none appeared for the appellant, who was admitted to bail on September 29, 2005, the Bench concern had passed an order on January 16, 2015 issuing bailable warrants to secure the presence of the appellant. The warrants could not be executed because the appellant absconded. On July 16, 2015 it was noted by the Bench that the appellant was a resident of Assam and his father named Mohin Dass was contacted by the local police, who disclosed that the appellant was not in touch with him or any other family member for the last six years. Proceedings under Section 82 and 83 were directed to be conducted against the appellant.

2. The appeal continued to be shown as per its priority position in the list of ‘Regular Matters’. It has reached for hearing today. Mr.M.Shamikh, advocate who is present in Court has been appointed as the amicus to represent the appellant and with his assistance as also that of the learned assistant Public Prosecutor Sh.Varun Goswami, we have gone through the impugned judgment and the evidence considered by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. Fee of learned amicus shall be paid by the