Sangeet Lodha, J.

These appeals are directed against judgment dated 25.4.12 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge No.2, Sri Ganganagar, whereby the appellants Sanjay @ Mahendra, Somveer Singh, Hansraj @ Doctor, Subhash @ Bholu and Balraj @ Chhago were convicted for offences under Sections 302/149, 148/149, 449 & 380 IPC and sentenced as under :

Section 302/149 IPC

Imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs.5000/- each; in default of payment of fine to further undergo six months simple imprisonment.

Section 148/149 IPC

Rigorous Imprisonment for three years and a fine of Rs.200/- each; in default of payment of fine to further undergo seven days simple imprisonment.

Section 449 IPC

Rigorous Imprisonment for ten years and a fine of Rs.1000/- each; in default of payment of fine to further undergo one month simple imprisonment.

Section 380 IPC

Rigorous Imprisonment for seven years and a fine of Rs.500/- each; in default of payment of fine to further undergo 15 days simple imprisonment.

The sentences were directed to run concurrently.

2. The prosecution story in nutshell is that on 23.3.09 at 11.30 A.M., the complainant P.W.1-Jaskaran Singh submitted a written report (Ex.P/1) to SHO, Police