Judgment

SARKARIA, J.:- The three appellants, who are brothers, were tried by the learned Sessions Judge, Patiala for the murders of Sardara Singh, Gian Singh and Harnek Singh and the appellants own brother, Baldev Singh.

2. Ajit Singh was convicted under Section 302, Penal Code for the murders of Baldev Singh and Sardara Singh and under Section 302, read with Section 34, Penal Code for the murders of Harnek Singh and Gian Singh, and sentenced to death on each count.

3. Bhoor Singh was convicted under Section 302, Penal Code for the murders of Harnek Singh and Gian Singh and under Section 302, read with Section 34, Penal Code for the murders of Sardara Singh and Baldev Singh and sentenced to death on each count. He was further convicted under Sec. 307, Penal Code and sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment.

4. Kewal Singh was convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34, Penal Code for the murders of Harnek Singh, Gian Singh and Baldev Singh and sentenced to death. He was further convicted under Section 326, Penal Code for causing grievous hurt to Sardara Singh and Chhota Singh and sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment.

5. On appeal, the High Court of Punjab and Harya