( 1 ) BY order dated 22-8-83, the Additional Sessions Judge, Delhi, framed a charge against the accused Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Brij Mohan u/s. 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, for having committed the murder of Mohan Singh in furtherance of their common intention at about 1. M. on the night between 27th and 28th of February. 1983 at G. B Road. Delhi. Accused Jagjit Singh was further charged for the offence punishable u/s. 27 or the Indian Arms Act for having been found in possession of a knife which he used for unlawful purposes.

( 2 ). After trial, accused Brij Mohan was let off by giving him benefit of doubt as one of the eye-witnesses (Public Witness -4) Ramesh Kumar failed to identify him, even though Public Witness -2 Kishan Singh and Public Witness -3 Manjit Singh identified him to be the person who had held the deceased from behind while accused Jagjit Singh stabbed him. On the same set of evidence, Jagjit Singh was convicted of the offences charged with and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs. 10. 000. 00 , in default of payment of fine, to undergo R. I. for two months u/s. 302 I P. C. He was further sentence