protest complaint for the offences punishable under Sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 427, 448, 454, 380 and 506(ii) r/w Section 149 of IPC. Except accused No.2, who was no more, all others were appeared and thereafter the evidence under Section 244 of Cr.P.C was recorded. Thus, PWs 1 to 3 were examined and thus, after hearing the complainant and the accused, a formal charge was framed against the accused for the offences punishable under Sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 427, 448, 454, 380 and 506(ii) and 149 of IPC which when read over and explained to the accused, they denied the same and pleaded not guilty. Consequently, the trial was proceeded further during which PWs 1 to 3 were recalled and cross examined. On behalf of the defence, DWs 1 and 2 were examined and Exts.D1 and D2 were marked. Finally, the trial court has found that the complainant has failed to prove the allegation in the comlaint and the accused are not guilty of the charges levelled against them and accordingly, they are acquitted under Section 248(1) of Cr.P.C. It is the above finding and order of acquittal which are under challenge in this appeal.
