MALIK SHARRIF-UD-DIN,j.

( 1 ) THREE persons, Narain Dass, Chander Shekhar and Vidya Devi were tried by the Addl. Sessions Judge. Narain Dass is the father of Chander Shekhar, while Vidya Devi is his wife. Narain Dass and Chander Shekhar (hereinafter for short called appellants) were sentenced to life imprisonment under S. 302 read with S. 34 IPC and also to the payment of fine of Rs. 200/- each. In default of payment of fine a further imprisonment of six months was also imposed. Appellant Chander Shekhar was also convicted under S. 27/54/59 of Arms Act and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years. Accused Vidya Devi was convicted under S. 201 IPC but was released on probation of good conduct. Sentences passed against appellant, Chander Shekhar were made concurrent. Aggrieved by the order, Narain Dass, and Chander Shekhar have filed this appeal.

( 2 ) THE deceased in this case is one Makhan Lal brother of appellant Narain Dass. They are a number of brothers and reside in close proxinity. The date of incident is 15th Oct. 1980 at about 8. 15 p. m. The case as put up by the prosecution is that appellant Narain Dass caught hold of the deceased while appellant Chande

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