JUDGMENT :

GITA GOPI, J.

1. Criminal Appeal Nos.2583 of 2005, 2584 of 2005 and 2585 of 2005 are by the State for enhancement of the sentence. While, Criminal Appeal Nos.366 of 2005, 367 of 2005, 383 of 2005 and 378 of 2005 filed by accused are challenging the conviction under Sections 399 and 120B of the INDIAN PENAL CODE , 1860 (for short ‘IPC’), where six accused came to be convicted under Section 399 IPC for two years rigorous imprisonment and Rs.500 as fine with default stipulation of further fifteen days simple imprisonment.

1.1 For the offence under Section 120B IPC, two years rigorous imprisonment and Rs.500/- fine and in default of payment of fine, fifteen days simple imprisonment. The sentence to run concurrently and set off was granted for the imprisonment in connection with I-Cr. No.379/96 at Mahesana Police Station.

1.2 Criminal Appeal No.366 of 2005 had been filed by the accused Nos.2, 5 and 6 of Sessions Case No.203 of 2004, whereas Criminal Appeal No.367 of 2005 was by sole accused of Sessions Case No.215 of 1997 and Criminal Appeal No.378 of 2005 was filed by accused No.1 of Sessions Case No.203 of 2004 and Criminal Appeal No.383 of 2005 was by sole accused of Sessio