JUDGMENT :

1. The instant interlocutory application has been filed under Section 430 (1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for suspension of sentence dated 03.02.2018 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge-II, West Singhbhum at Chaibasa, in connection with S.T. Case No.206 of 2016, arising out of Goilkera P.S. Case No.10 of 2016, corresponding to G.R. Case No.85 of 2016, whereby and whereunder, the appellant has been convicted under Section 396 of INDIAN PENAL CODE and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment along with fine of Rs.30,000/- and in default of payment of fine, he shall undergo additional R.I. for one year. The has further been convicted under Section 412 of the IPC and sentenced to undergo R.I. for 10 years along with fine of Rs.10,000 and in default of payment of fine, he shall have to undergo additional R.I. for one year. Further, the appellant has been convicted under Section 27 of the ARMS ACT and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life along with fine of Rs.20,000/- and in default of payment of fine, he shall have to undergo additional R.I. for one year. All the sentences have been directed to run concurrently.

2. It has been contended by the l