Heard.

I - DETAILS OF THE JUDGMENT UNDER CHALLENGE

2.1. For the purpose of convenience, the parties are arrayed as per their rank before the trial Court.

2.2. The appellants in these appeals are fourth, second, third and first accused respectively in S.C.No.25 of 1993 on the file of III Additional Sessions Judge, Madras.

2.3. The appellants are convicted and sentenced by judgment dated 27.4.1995 in S.C.No.25 of 1993, as follows.

(i) the first accused therein (appellant in C.A.No.551/95) was convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 120-B r/w 489-A, 489-C and 489-D IPC and sentenced to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.5000/-, in default, to undergo two years rigorous imprisonment for the said offence; and also convicted for the offence punishable under Section 489-C IPC and sentenced to undergo five years rigorous imprisonment for the same; and directed both the sentences to run concurrently;

(ii) the second accused (appellant in C.A.No.436 of 1995) was convicted for the offences punishable under Section 120-B r/w 489-A, 489-C and 489-D IPC and sentenced to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.5000/-, in default to