Rajeev Misra, J.

1. These appeals arise out of an occurrence which the prosecution describes to be a deliberate act of murderous assault, whereas the defence calls it an accidental fire resulting in the death of Roomal Singh and his three Buffaloes. All the appellants have been convicted and sentenced to undergo punishment for the murder of Roomal Singh giving rise to these appeals.

2. Criminal Appeal No. 7296 of 2010 has been filed by Om Pal Singh along with Ravindra Kumar and Arun Kumar @ Kanhaiya. Criminal Appeal No. 7454 of 2010 has been filed by Akbar whereas, Criminal Appeal No. 7701 of 2010 has been filed by Bhagat. All the aforesaid criminal appeals arise out of a common judgement and order dated 26.10.2010, passed by the Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Meerut in S.T. No. 50 of 2003 (State Vs. Om Pal Singh and 4 Others) arising out of Case Crime No. 61/332/99 under sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 429, 436 I.P.C. and section 3 (1) (10) SC/ST Act, Police Station Incholi, District Meerut, as such they have been clubbed and have been heard togethe