JUDGMENT :

(C. Praveen Kumar, J.)

The present appeal came to be filed by A.3 and A.4 against their conviction in a Sessions Case No.712 of 2012 on the file of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Hindupur.

2. Originally, A.1 to A.4 were tried for the offences punishable under Section 364 and 302 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 [for short, “I.P.C.”]. As A.1 and A.2 died, the case against them was abated. A.3 and A.4 were found guilty under both the counts and sentenced to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for a period of Ten years and also to pay fine of Rs.5000/- each for the offence punishable under Section 364 I.P.C. They were further sentenced to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for Life and also to pay fine of Rs.5000/- each for the offence under Section 302 r/w. Section 34 I.P.C, in default of payment of fine amounts imposed as above, they were directed to undergo Simple Imprisonment for Two years. The substantive sentences shall run concurrently.

3. The facts, as culled out from the evidence of prosecution witnesses, are as under:-

(a) P.W.1 is the wife of the deceased while P.W.2 is the son of P.W.1. P.Ws.3 and 4 are residents of Nallapareddipalli Village, Pulivendula Mandal, YSR District. A.