1. In this appeal, by special leave, a challenge has been mounted to the judgment and order dated 21st December, 2022 passed by a Division Bench of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Amravati1.

1. Sheikh Akhtar1 (since deceased) was convicted by the Sessions Court in S.T. No. 378/2005 for commission of offence punishable under sections 305 and 506-B, Indian Penal Code 18602 and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for ten...

1. Leave granted.

1. Leave granted.

1. Leave granted.

1. We have heard the learned senior counsel appearing for the appellants, including the intervenor, the learned Additional Solicitor General of India appearing for Respondent No. 1, and the learned senior counsel for Respondent...

1. Leave granted.

1. There are four appeals, which, having been heard together, are being disposed of by this common judgment.

1. Leave granted.

1. Leave granted.