JUDGMENT

M.K. Mukherjee, J.-Dharamvir, a resident of Samalkha in the District of Karnal, along with his three brothers Shakti Singh, Subhash and Suresh, and son Yudhvir was placed on trial before the Additional Sessions Judge, Karnal for rioting, committing the murders of Yogesh, his father Dinesh, and his grand-father Suraj Bhan, and attempting to commit the murder of his brother Rajesh. The trial ended with an order of convictions recorded against all of them under Sections 148, 302/149 (three counts) and 307/149 of the Indian Penal Code and of sentences of rigorous imprisonment for six months, imprisonments for life and a fine of Rs. 200/-, and rigorous imprisonment for seven years and a fine of Rs. 200/- respectively, and a direction that the substantive sentences shall run concurrently. In appeal the High Court set aside their convictions and sentences; and aggrieved thereby the State of Haryana and the complainant Rajesh have filed these appeals.

2. The deceased Dinesh Chander was the younger brother of Tulsi Ram, who is the father of accused Dharamvir, Shakti Singh, Subhash, Suresh and Lachhi Ram (since deceased). The families of Dinesh and Tulsi used to live in adjacent house