1. Heard Mr. Vanlalnghaka, learned amicus curiae appearing for the appellant/accused as well as Mr. A.K. Rokhum, learned Public Prosecutor appearing for the State of Mizoram.

2. This appeal from Jail is directed against the judgment and order dated 14.12.2011 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-I, Aizawl in Crl. Trial No. 1229/2005 whereby the accused/appellant was convicted under section 302, IPC and sentenced to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment(RI) for life with a fine of Rs. 2,000, in default,'RJ. for 2 months. By the said judgment, the accused/appellant was also convicted under section 380, IPC and sentenced to suffer R.I for 3 years with a fine of Rs. 1,000, in default, R.I for one month. The sentences are to run concurrently.

3. An ejahar was lodged on 4.8.2005 by one F. Lalhriata, who is PW1, before the Officer-in-charge, Serchhip Police Station stating that his mother Smt. Zopuii, who was not keeping good health and was alone at home, was found lying dead on the bed by her grandson Lalchhanhima, who is PW5, on 3.8.2005 when he returned home from work at around 5.30 pm. It was found that her neck was broken and, therefore, it was suspected that it was a