JUDGMENT

Sethi, J.-Ms. Jameela a young muslim woman was found killed on 18.9.1991 by Baiju, allegedly hired killer at Vattolikadavu road after having received stab injuries. PW1, the elder brother of the deceased lodged the First Information Report in Police Station Ayyuampuzha without naming any person as accused. At the time of her death, the deceased was in advance stage of pregnancy. Accused No. 1 namely, Biju was arrested on 19.9.1991. The lungi and shirt MOs 12 and 13 respectively worn by him at the time of crime were seized as per Mahazar (P16 ). After recording his disclosure statement MO1, the weapon of offence was recovered from the bushes where he had allegedly hidden it. Accused No.2 was also arrested in connection with the murder of Ms. Jameela after three days of the occurrence.

2. Upon trial both the accused were found guilty of the offences punishable under Sections 120B and 302 besides Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code. They were sentenced to undergo life imprisonment. The appellant was also imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000/- and in case of default, directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years. Aggrieved by the judgment of the Sessions Court, both the accu