1. This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 4.8.2000 passed by the 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Rajnandgaon in Sessions Trial No.29 of 2000 convicting and sentencing each of the Appellants as under:

Conviction	Sentence
Under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code	Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 years and fine of Rs.5,000/- with default stipulation

2. The prosecution story, in brief, is that deceased Neelkamal was employed as a driver in Pujari Industry owned by the present Appellants/accused. It is alleged that on 2.8.1999 at about 9:30 a.m., vehicle of the industry/company was not getting started. At that time, Appellant Manoj came there and asked why the vehicle was not taken by the deceased by pushing. The deceased replied that the vehicle needs self work. On this, Appellant Manoj abused the deceased in the name of his mother and sister and beat him also. On being demanded his labour wages by the deceased, Appellant Manoj refused to pay him the wages. The incident was witnessed by Chetan and Billu. It is alleged that bo