R.S. BACHAWAT, J.

(1) JOGINDER Singh, Harwant Singh, Jagjit Singh, Copal Singh, Harnam Singh, Piara Singh, Kulwant Singh and Anokh Singh were charged with offences under Section 148 and Section 302 read with Section 149 and Section 325 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code for the offence of rioting and murdering Arur Singh and Man Singh and causing grievous hurt to Nishan Singh. The first six accused persons are sons of Nishal. Kulwant Singh is Gopal Singhs son. Anokh is Gopals son-in-law. The Sessions Judge, Ambala, acquitted them of all the charges. The State filed an appeal. The High court convicted Joginder, Harwant, Kulwant and Piara under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Arur Singh and sentenced them to imprison- ment for life. The High court also convicted all the four accused under Section 325 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for causing grievous hurt to Nishan Singh and sentenced each of them to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50.00 or in default to suffer one months further rigorous imprisonment, the sentence on both counts to run concurrently. The High court affirmed the order of