come forward due to fear. It is further submitted that the High Court has correctly appreciated the evidence in order to arrive at the finding of guilt of the accused persons. It is further submitted that the testimonies of PW2, PW4 and PW18 are consistent and the High Court has correctly placed reliance upon their testimonies. As regards motive as well, it is submitted that the evidence is sufficient to reveal motive for the commission of the crime. 16. We have heard learned counsels for the appellants as well as for the State. We have also carefully examined the record. DISCUSSION 17. In light of the rival contentions raised by the parties, the principal issue that arises before the Court is whether the finding of guilt of the appellants arrived at by the High Court is sustainable in light of the evidence on record. As a corollary of this issue, it also needs to be examined whether the approach of the High Court was in line with the settled law for reversing an acquittal into