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The case of the prosecution in brief is that the appellants and PW-1, the approver belonged to kidarakulam village and became friends. A-1 used to bring money form the timber shop of his brother-in-law (PW-4) in Sessions Case No. 284/86 in whose shop A-1 had worked. They used to go to various places. A-1 used to purchase ganja from chenglapatai and other places and A-1 and A-2 used to sell them. Yet they did not have enough money to spend lavishly. They attempted to commit theft in the localities but became impracticable. Therefore, they conspired to entice boys from affluent families to bring cash and jewellery from their houses; take them to far away places; take their money or jewellery and to murder them for gain. Pursuant thereto in 1978 they murdered one Athippan; in 1981 one Chelladurai; in March, 1982 one Hariramachandran and in 1983 one Christodas. In Sessions Case No. 283/86, the deceased boy is Athiappan. In Sessions Case No. 284/86, the deceased boy is Hariramachandran. Sessions Case No. 282/86 on the file of the Sessions Court. Madurai Division relates to deceased Chelladurai. Therein also we are informed that the appellants were convicted but on appeal they were acquitted. In sessions Case relating to the death of Christodas, it also ended in conviction and sentence of death was imposed on the appellants and is pending confirmation in the High Court.