JUDGMENT :

I.A. No. 269 of 2025:

1. The instant interlocutory application has been filed on behalf of appellant for suspension of sentence dated 30.11.2022 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-I, Chatra in S.T. No. 384 of 1993 arising out of Hunterganj P.S. Case No.49 of 1991, G.R. No.551 of 1991whereby and whereunder, the appellant was directed to undergo S.I. for one month under Section 341 of the I.P.C. and further R.I. of one year under Section 323 of the I.P.C and imprisonment for life under both Sections 364 and 302 of the I.P.C. and fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default of payment of fine has been directed to undergo SI for three months.

2. It has been contended on behalf of appellant that prayer for suspension of sentence has been made in earlier interlocutory application being I.A. No. 3940 of 2024 but it was not pressed as would evident from the order dated 07.05.2024. The present interlocutory application being I.A. No. 269 of 2025 has been filed for the consideration of suspension of sentence on the basis of custody, since, the appellant has already remained in custody for more than a period of six years. It has been contended that on merit that the case is of the