As per case facts, the appellants were convicted by the trial court for offenses including attempt to murder and rioting after an incident where they allegedly assaulted victims with an ... axe and iron rod over a land dispute. Four appellants expired during the appeal, which abated for them. The remaining appellants appealed against their conviction and sentence, arguing that the injuries did not show intent to kill and the charges under Section 307 IPC were incorrect. The question arose whether the prosecution proved intent for attempted murder and the involvement of all accused. Finally, the High Court affirmed the conviction under Section 307 IPC for appellants one and two but acquitted all others due to insufficient evidence of their overt acts. Considering their advanced age and the long pendency, the court granted probation to the convicted appellants, ordering their release under supervision and payment of compensation to the victims. The Criminal Appeal was partly allowed.