17. We, therefore, for the reasons stated in out judgment dated 10.3.1976 in Criminal Appeal No. 343 of 1970 (Madh. Pra.) Hansram v. The State of M.P., set aside the conviction and sentence of imprisonment for life imposed on accused Ratan Singh son of Pancham Singh, in suo motu exercise of our revisional powers under Section 401 (439 of the old Code) Code of Criminal Procedure (1974) and direct that he shall be set at liberty forthwith, if not required in any other case. The application moved under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is rejected as not maintainable and the appeal (No.692/76) preferred by Ratansingh is also dismissed being barred by limitation."