( 1 ) THIS murder reference and the connected appeals arise from the judgment dated 28th May, 1996 passed by a learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Delhi. In all five accused had been tried for offences under Sections 302/307/120-B, IPC. Accused Ajay Kumar Singh was also charged for an offence under Sections 27/54 of the Arms Act, 1959. Accused Rajender Kumar died during the course of the trial. All the remaining four accused were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and fines and in default of payment of fine further imprisonment etc. Accused Ajay Kumar Singh was also awarded death sentence under Section 302, Indian Penal Code. for committing the murder of Mukesh Kumar. For the offences under Sections 120-B and 307/34, Indian Penal Code. he was awarded sentences for life imprisonment besides fines. He was also awarded the sentence of imprisonment for seven years and fine for conviction under the Arms Act. Accused Sudhir Jain was sentenced to imprisonment for life under Section 120-B, Indian Penal Code besides fine. Accused Narinder and Mahinder were convicted under Sections 302/34, Indian Penal Code etc. and were awarded life imprisonment besides fines.

( 2 ) MURDER Ref