ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 15-01-2026

None appears on behalf of the appellant. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State is present.

2. It is noted that the matter is pending consideration for about 16 years.

3. It has been requested and Mr. Paritosh Parimal, learned counsel, has shown his willingness to assist as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

4. Accordingly, learned counsel Mr. Paritosh Parimal, has been appointed as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

5. Heard Mr. Paritosh Parimal, learned Amicus Curiae for the appellant and Mr. Ramchandra Singh, learned A.P.P. for the State.

6. The present appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction dated 10.02.2009 and order of sentence dated 13.02.2009 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-5, Bhagalpur in Sessions Trial No. 10 of 2006 / 73 of 2008 arising out of Nath Nagar P.S. Case No. 183 of 2005 whereby and whereunder the appellant has been convicted for the offence punishable under Sections 307 , 323, 341, 498A and 504 of the IPC and has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years under Section 307 IPC, rigorous imprisonment for three months under Section 323 IPC, rigorous imprisonme