JUDGMENT

Kuldip Chand Sood, J. - This appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction recorded by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (2). Kangra at Dharamshala dated July 10. 2000.

2. Karam Chand, appellant herein (A-1 for short), was tried alongwith Vikas Chauhan @ Bantu (A2) and Sudhir @ Shimpu (A3) for an offence punishable under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for having killed Kuldip @ Kukar on the night intervening March 12 and 13,1999 at village Jhanjharta in Mauza Bandla of Tehsil Palampur in the District of Kangra, A-2 and A3 were acquitted by the learned Trial Judge, whereas, A-1 was convicted for the offence punishable under Section 302 of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to suffer imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rupees 5.000/-. In case of default in the payment of fine. accused is to suffer further Rigorous Imprisonment for a period of one year.

3. Dissatisfied with his conviction, A-1 has filed the present appeal.

Prosecution case:

4. Karam Chand (A1) is first cousin of Des Raj son of one Shri Roshan of village Jhanjharta in, Tehsil Palampur. A-2 and A-3 were friends of A-1 Karam Chand. Marriage of Des Raj was solemnized wit