M. S. A. SIDDIQUI, J.

( 1 ) THE appellant Mst. Chandrawatiwas convicted by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Delhiunder Section 302 Indian Penal Code. and was sentenced to death togetherwith a fine of Rs. 10,000 and in default of payment of tine toundergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of one year. She was also convicted under Section 498-A 34 Indian Penal Code. and sentencedto pay a fine of Rs. 5,000 and in default of payment of fine toundergo rigorous imprisonment for six months. Appellants Kishanlal and Harkesh were convicted u/s 498-A134 Indian Penal Code. and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years togetherwith a fine of Rs. 5,000 each and in default of payment of fine toundergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of six months. Appellants have appealed against their convictions and sentences. The record is also before us for confirmation of the death sentence. The appeal and death reference are being disposed of by thiscommon judgment.

( 2 ) DECEASED Krishna, who died of bum injuries on 14-11-88was married to the appellant Kishan Lal on 18-4-1987. Themarried life of the deceased Krishna and Kishan Lal, accordingto the prosecution, lacked connubial f

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