ORDER :

2. On repeated calls, nobody was appearing for the appellants, as such, by order dated 27.03.2023, Mr. Rahul Kumar, learned counsel was appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist this court in this appeal.

3. Heard Mr. Rahul, learned Amicus Curiae, appearing for the appellants and Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra, learned A.P.P. for the State.

4. Reference may be made to the order dated 04.04.2019, wherein it has been recorded that appellant Nos. 2, 3, 6 and 8 have passed away. The other appellants have been given notice about posting of this criminal appeal, except the appellant No. 10 namely Obis @ Obisar Hembram, as he was absconding and his bail was cancelled and the learned court was directed to proceed against the sureties, who stood for the appellant No. 10 and file a report before the next date of posting.

5. The report dated 26.04.2019 has been brought on record, whereby, it has been informed that out of two bailers, one Lilu Mandal died 14-15 years ago and another bailor Sangram Soren received his notice.

6. The further report dated 02.03.2023 suggests that the distress warrant has been issued to the bailor Sangram Soren on 20.02.2023 for forfeiture of surety amount and process under