P.K.Saikia, J.

This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 21.12.2013, passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Dibrugarh in Sessions Case No. 27/2007 convicting the appellants, namely, (1) Sri Pulen Phukan, (2) Sri Jiten Phukan, (3) Sri Dulen Phukan, (4) Sri Mridul Saikia @ Midul Saikia , (5) Sri Kiran Saikia, (6) Sri Bayen Saikia @ Baren Saikia, (7) Sri Haren Saikia, (8) Sri Haranath Saikia, (9) Sri Jiban Chetia, (10) Sri Kuleswar Chetia, & (11) Sri Mojen Phukan of offences u/s 147/148/447/323/302/149 IPC and sentencing them to suffer imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/- each, in default, to suffer RI for 1 (one) months for offences under Sections 302/149 IPC and also sentencing them to suffer RI for another 6 (six) months for each of offences under Sections 147/447/323 IPC.

2. Being aggrieved by and dis-satisfied with the judgment aforesaid, the appellants aforementioned (hereinafter also referred to as 'accused persons') preferred this appeal citing several infirmities in the judgment under challenge.

3. We have heard Mr. N.J. Das learned counsel for the appellants and Mr. K. Mazumdar, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor appearing for the State.

4. The fa