JUDGMENT

Arijit Pasayat, J.-These two appeals are directed against the common judgment of the Karnataka High Court whereby conviction of the appellants under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short the IPC ) read with Section 34 thereof and the sentence for imprisonment for life was confirmed.

2. Additionally, accused-appellants Ayyar Thavar and Porutchyelvan were convicted for the offence punishable under Section 323 IPC and sentenced to undergo RI for three months. Such conviction and sentence have been upheld.

3. Acquisitions which form the basis of prosecution in essence are as follows:

Maheswari (hereinafter referred to as the deceased ) was allegedly having an illicit relationship with Azagu Raja, Sub Inspector of Police who is the husband of Minnalkedi (A-6). She was originally an accused but was acquitted by the trial Court. The said Minnalkedi is the daughter of Ayyar Thavar. Accused Porutchyelvan is the son of accused No.1 - Ayyar Thavar and accused Krishnan and Ganesan are cousins of Porutchyelvan. Originally, 7 persons were alleged to be the authors of a homicide in which Maheswari lost her life on 3-12-1991. Accused Mylakkal is the wife of Ayyar Thavar and