B.R. Gavai, J.

1. By this appeal, the appellant has challenged the order of conviction for the offence punishable under section 302 of Indian Penal Code and sentence to suffer rigorous imprisonment for life and to pay fine of Rs.500/- and also conviction under sections 323 and 506 of I.P.C. and sentence to suffer rigorous imprisonment for six months.

2. It is the case of the prosecution that the deceased had strained relations with his daughter in law and was staying with the complainant & his keep. It is further case of the prosecution that on 18th February 2003 when the deceased and the complainant were sitting in front of their room, accused started beating one lady. It is further case of the prosecution that the complainant intervened and he was also abused and assaulted by the accused. It is further case of the prosecution that thereafter the deceased- Dagdu came to intervene and, as such, accused assaulted the deceased on his head & forehead by wooden log. It is further case of the prosecution that after the assault Dagdu fell down in an unconscious condition. Thereafter the complainant went to the police station and narrated the incident and came back along with poli