IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL APPEAL (SJ) No.480 of 2009 ======================================================

1. Jawahir Singh Son of Late Kashi Nath Singh Resident of village- Nayka Barka Baiju Tola, PS- Rivilganj, Dist- Saran

2. Chandrama singh Son of Late Kashi Nath Singh Resident of village- Nayka Barka Baiju tola, PS- Rivilganj, Dist- Saran ... ... Appellant/s Versus The State of Bihar. ... ... Respondent/s ======================================================

Appearance :

For the Appellant/s : Ms. Priya, Amicus Curiae For the Respondent/s : Mrs. Anita Kumari Singh, A.P.P.

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK KUMAR PANDEY

ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 19-01-2026 None appears on behalf of the appellants.

Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

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

3. It has been requested and Ms. Priya, learned counsel, has shown her willingness to assist as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

4. Accordingly, learned counsel Ms. Priya, has been appointed as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

5. Heard Ms. Priya learned Amicus Curiae for the appellants and