SANJIV KHANNA, J (ORAL)

1. Hansraj @ Sonu impugns judgment dated 6th June, 2011, convicting him for murder of his wife Santosh in the intervening night between 16th and 17th April, 2009, in the tenanted room located on the ground floor of House No.A-5, B Block, Gali No.11, near Geeta Bhawan Mandir, Badli Extension, Delhi. By the order on sentence dated 6th June, 2011, the appellant has been sentenced to life imprisonment along with fine of Rs.5,000/- for the offence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC” for short). In default, the appellant has to undergo simple imprisonment of two months. Benefit of Section 428 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C., for short) is directed to be given.

2. The post-mortem report of Santosh marked Ex.PX establishes homicidal death as a result of multiple incised wounds, about nine in number, of which two were sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature. The cause of death as opined was hemorrhagic shock consequent upon injuries to the heart and liver by a sharp, cutting and penetrating weapon. Injuries No.3 and 8, i.e. incised penetrating wound 3 x 1 x 2 cm with tailing at upper angle of wound, place