1 This appeal has been heard after the matter was remanded to this Court by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Cri. A. No. 969/2007. This Court on the earlier occasion disposed of this appeal by its judgment dated 6-7-2006 and the matter was taken to the Apex Court by the second appellant (accused No. 4 before the Trial Court), as this Court had convicted him for the offence punishable under S.333 and 452 of IPC and sentenced him to one year RI and to pay a fine of Rs. 10,000/-. Following the order passed by the Apex Court remanding the matter, this Court heard the learned counsel for the parties on 25-1-2008 and posted the matter for further hearing today.

2 The learned Government Pleader Shri Honnappa completed the arguments on behalf of the appellant / State. Learned counsel for the respondents submitted his reply.

3 While remanding the matter to this Court, the Apex Court had observed thus :
"Learned counsel for the respondent does not object to setting aside of the order in terms of order dated 14-5-2007. Accordingly, the order is set aside and the case is remitted back to the High Court for the passing of appropriate order in accordance with law after affording due opportunities of