RENGASAMI, J.

The reference R.T. No. 1/96 and C.A. 128/96 arise from the conviction and sentences imposed by the learned Sessions Judge, Kanyakumari at Nagercoil in S.C. No. 89/91 for the offences under Sections 418, 302, 302 read with 149 and Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act.

2. The learned Sessions Judge, convicted the appellants viz. the appellants 1 to 5 each under Section 148, I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo R.I. for two years, and to pay a fine of Rs. 5, 000/- in default to undergo R.I. for 6 months, appellants 3 to 5 each under Section 302 (2 counts) I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and also to pay a fine of Rs. 10, 000/- in default to undergo R.I. for 18 months on each count 2nd appellant under Section 302, IPC, and sentenced to death and also to pay a fine of Rs. 15, 000/- in default to undergo 18 months R.I. subject to the confirmation of the High Court, appellants 1 and 2 each under Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act and sentenced to undergo 6 months R.I. and to pay a fine of Rs. 10, 000/- in default to undergo 3 months R.I., 1st appellant under Section 302 read with 149 (3 counts) IPC, and sentenced to imprisonment for life and