Honble THANVI, J.–This Murder Reference for confirmation of death sentence awarded to accused Sohaniya for having committed the offence under Section 396 IPC has been submitted by the learned Special Judge, N.D.P.S. Cases, Pratapgarh in Special Sessions Case No.50/2001 - State vs. Sohaniya & Others. Accused Sohaniya and six other accused appellants have also filed D.B.Criminal Appeal No.651/2005, against their conviction & sentences for the various offences as under:

1. U/SEC. 120B IPC Sentenced to 5 Years R.I. & to pay a fine of Rs.1000/- & in default, to further undergo one years S.I.

2. U/SEC. 148 IPC Sentenced to 3 years R.I. & to pay a fine of Rs.1000/- & in default, to further undergo one years S.I.

3. U/SEC. 395 IPC OR IN ALTERNATIVE SEC. 395/149 IPC Sentenced to imprisonment for life & to pay a fine of Rs.5000/- & in default, to further undergo one years S.I.

4. U/SEC. 396 IPC (1) Accused Sohaniya: Sentenced to death and to pay a fine of Rs.1000/-;

(2) Accused Nahar Singh, Ratadiya @ Radhey Shyam, Sunder, Fateh Lal @ Fatta Lal, Kusaliya & Lal Chand:

Sentenced to imprisonment for life & to pay a fine of Rs.5000/- & in default, to further undergo one years S.I.

5. U/SEC. 39

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