J U D G M E N T

NAVIN CHAWLA, J.

1. These appeals have been preferred by the appellants assailing the judgment dated 01.05.2003 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as ‘Trial Court’) in S.C. No. 205/1997 (arising out of FIR No. 569/96 registered at Police Station Hauz Khas, New Delhi), vide which the appellants were convicted for offences punishable under Section 148 and Sections 302, 307 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’).

2. The appellants further challenge the Order dated 05.05.2003 passed by the learned Trial Court, whereby they were sentenced to undergo:

a. imprisonment for life with fine of Rs.500/- each, with simple imprisonment for three months in default, for offences under Sections 302 and 149 of the IPC.

b. rigorous imprisonment for three years with fine of Rs. 1,000/- each, with simple imprisonment for three months in default, for offences under Sections 307 and 149 of the IPC.

It was further directed that any period during which the convicts remained in custody during the inquiry, investigation and trial would be set off against the sentences awarded under Sections 307 and 149 of the IPC.

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