[Per : Hon’ble B.C. Kandpal, J.]

Since all the above four appeals arise out of the same judgment and order and similar question of fact of law is involved, they are being decided by this common judgment.

2. All the appeals arise out against the common judgment and order 13.5.2004 passed by Additional Sessions Judge/F.T.C. VI Dehradun, in Sessions Trial No. 33 of 2003, State vs. Ramesh & others, whereby the learned Sessions Judge convicted accused/appellants Ramesh, Ram Manohar and Jai Chandra under Sections 396, 412, 201 I.P.C. The Sessions Judge while convicting the said accused/appellants under Section 396 I.P.C. sentenced them to undergo life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 10,000/- each and in default of payment of fine they were directed to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year each. The Sessions Judge while convicting the said accused/appellants under Section 412 I.P.C. sentenced them to undergo rigorous imprisonment for ten years and fine of Rs. 10,000/- each and in default of payment of fine they were directed to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year each. The Sessions Judge while convicting the said accused/appellants under Section 201 I.P.C