JUDGMENT

1- Criminal Appeal No. 5295 of 2023 under Section 18 of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 read with Section 374 (2) of Criminal Procedure Code has been filed by appellant Afjal Ansari against the judgement and order dated 29.04.2023 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, M.P./M.L.A Court, Ghazipur in Special Session Trial No. 980 of 2012 arising out of Case Crime No. 1052 of 2007, under Section 3(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, (hereinafter referred to as “the Gangsters Act”) police station Mohammadabad, district Ghazipur, whereby the learned Trial Court convicted and sentenced the appellant to four years' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- (rupees one lac ) and in case of default in payment of fine, the appellant was further directed to undergo six months’ rigorous imprisonment.

2- A Government Appeal No. 198 of 2024 under Section 377 of Criminal Procedure Code has been filed by the State against the judgement and order dated 29.04.2023 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, M.P./M.L.A Court, Ghazipur in Special Session Trial No.