ORDER

1. This appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh upholding the conviction and sentence of the appellant for offences under Sections 302/364/201 IPC.

2. The appellant along with Kulwant Singh, Sinder Singh and Piara Singh was tried by the Additional Sessions Judge, Patiala for the aforesaid offences. By judgment dated July 23, 1988 the appellant was convicted and sentenced to serve life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2000 under Section 302 IPC. In default of payment of fine, he was further sentenced to 1 year rigorous imprisonment. Under Section 364 IPC, he was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1000 and in default, to suffer 1 year rigorous imprisonment. For the offence under Section 201 IPC, he was awarded 7 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 500 and in default, 3 months rigorous imprisonment. The substantive sentences were to run concurrently while the three co-accused were acquitted. No appeal was filed in the High Court against the acquittal of the three co-accused. The appellants appeal before the High Court against his conviction and sentence failed.

3. There is no eyew