V.K.BALI, J.

1. Bant Singh and Nachhattar Singh, appellants, who have filed Crl. Appeal No. 473-SB of 1990, were tried of the charges framed against them under Ss. 307/324/323 read with S. 34, of the IPC. After resultant trial, which was conducted by Additional Sessions Judge, Bhatinda, they were acquitted of the charge framed under S. 307, IPC but were convicted under Ss. 324/323 read with S. 34, IPC. Whereas, Nachhattar Singh was held guilty of an offence punishable under S. 324, IPC, Bant Singh was held guilty under S. 324 with the aid of S. 34, IPC. They were ordered to suffer R.F. for one year and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/- each and in default thereof, they were to further suffer R.I. For three months. Bant Singh was further sentenced under S. 323, IPC to undergo R.I. for six months and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/-, in default whereof, he was to further undergo R.I. for two months whereas Nachhattar Singh was sentenced under S. 323 read with S. 34 of the IPC to undergo R.I. for six months and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/- and in default thereof to further undergo R.I. for two months. Against their acquittal under S. 307, IPC. the State has filed Crl. Appeal No. 318-DBA of 1