Harsha Devani, J.

1. All these appeals arise out of the common judgment and order dated 12.07.2011 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Viramgam in Sessions Case No. 4 of 2006 and hence, the same were taken up for hearing together and are decided by this common judgment.

2. Criminal Appeal No. 984 of 2011 has been filed by three appellants, viz., (1) Valabhai Gelabhai Bharwad, (2) Mulabhai Gelabhai Bharwad and (3) Merabhai Gelabhai Bharwad. The appellant No. 1 has been convicted for the offence under sections 326, 324 read with section 149 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years and fine of Rs.10,000/-, and in default of payment of fine to undergo further simple imprisonment for three months for the offence under section 326 read with section 149, IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and fine of Rs.5000/- and in default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for a further period of two months. The appellant No. 2 has been convicted for the offence under section 326, 324 r