JUDGMENT :

MOHD. FAIZ ALAM KHAN, J.

1. Heard Shri Shrawan Kumar, learned counsel for the appellant – Ranjit and Shri Diwakar Singh, Advocate, learned Amicus Curiae for the appellant – Lallu @ Lala Ram as well as learned AGA for the State and perused the record.

2. These criminal appeals have been preferred by appellants against the judgment and order dated 26.5.2007, passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Kheri in Sessions Trial No. 852 of 2005, arising out of Crime No. 387 of 2005, under Sections 302 IPC, 307/34 IPC and Section 3(2) (V) SC/ST Act, relating to Police Station Pasgawan, District Kheri, whereby appellant Ranjit has been convicted and sentenced under Section 302 IPC for Life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 1000/-, under Section 307 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for a period of ten yeas and fine of Rs. 5000/-and also in default of payment of fine the appellant is sentenced for six months imprisonment and appellant Lallu @ Lala Ram has been convicted and sentenced under Section 302 IPC for life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 1000/-and under Section 307 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for a period of ten yeas and fine of Rs. 5000/-and also in default of payment of fine the appellant is