JUDGMENT :

R.V. More, J.

1. The above appeals arise out of the judgment and order dated 09-08-2017 passed by the Sessions Judge, East Garo Hills District, Williamnagar in Sessions Case. No. 32/2008. By the said impugned judgment, learned Sessions Judge found Shri. Waidel Momin and Shri. Aseng N. Sangma, accused No. 1 and accused No. 2 guilty for an offence punishable under Section 302/34 IPC and accordingly sentenced them to seven years imprisonment and fine of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred) only and in default a further term of simple imprisonment for fifteen days. The accused No. 2, Shri. Aseng N. Sangma and the accused No. 1, Shri. Waidel Momin, being aggrieved by the said judgment and order filed criminal appeals being Crl.A. No. 3/2017 and Crl.A. No. 4/2017 respectively, challenging their conviction and sentence. The State also being aggrieved by the judgment and order, filed appeals being Crl.A. No. 5/2018 and Crl.A. No. 6/2018 for enhancement of the sentence.

2. We accordingly heard Mr. K.C. Gautam, learned counsel for the appellants (original accused in Crl.A. No. 3/2017 and Crl.A. No. 4/2017) and Mr. A. Kumar, learned AG for the State in Crl.A. No. 5/2018 and Crl.A. No. 6/20