This appeal is by the accused against the judgment dated 22-10-2003 in SC No.45 of 1997 on the file of the Fast Track Court, Shimoga.

2. The Police Sub-Inspector of Thirthahalli Police charge-sheeted the accused for the offence punishable under Sections 341, 504, 326, 324, 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The accused claiming to have worked under the Complainant, made a demand for payment for work on 11-3-1997. Complaint refused to give the said amount, alleging that the accused have to collect the said amount from the Contractor and that he is not responsible.

3. Accused 1 assaulted the complainant with Chopper on his head and also tried to assault on the chest. However, the complainant escaped the said blow and got hurt on the right and left hands. He also attacked with knife and assaulted on chest of the complainant. P.W.8 - Krishnamurthy, came to the rescue of the complainant and pacified the quarrel. P.W.5 took the complainant to the hospital at Thirthahalli. P.W.7-Dr. Manjunatha, on initial examination directed P.W.5 to take the complainant of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, where the complainant was treated. Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, has issu