1. Both the Appeals have been heard together and a common judgment is being delivered.
2. The appellants impugn the judgment and order of conviction dated 16.11.2010/ 24.11.2010 whereby they have been convicted under section 307/34 Indian Penal Code (IPC for short) and have been sentenced to undergo RI for 10 years, fine of rupees 10,000/- and in default SI for one month.
3. The appellants have been charged for attempting to kill Ramesh Bahadur (PW7) by means of knife. Ramesh Bahadur, injured (PW7) has deposed that on 20.08.2009 while he was coming to ISBT from Jahangir Puri on a public conveyance, the appellants met him on the way as they also boarded the same vehicle from Azad Market. The appellants are stated to have asked Ramesh Bahadur (PW7) to join them for drinks. After initial reluctance, PW7 along with the appellants got down from the bus at the red light of Baraf Khana. Appellant Mehboob purchased a bottle of liquor for which money was given by appellant Salim. PW7 admits to have been intoxicated. Appellant Salim asked PW.7 whether he was willing to work with him. PW7 refused such a proposal as appellant Salim and his associate had criminal background.