Michael Zothankhuma, J.

Heard Mr. J.C. Lalnunsanga, learned Amicus Curiae and Mr. A.K. Rokhum, learned Public Prosecutor, Mizoram.

2. This appeal has been filed against the impugned Judgment & Order dated 12.12.2015 passed by the learned Sessions Court, Lunglei in Criminal Trial No. 562/2013, arising out of Saiha PS Case No. 135/2013 under Section 302 IPC, wherein the appellant has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default, 30 days.

3. The prosecution case in brief is that on 11.10.2013 @11:30pm, one Tluangtincheuva S/o Hrinhniara (L) of Khawmawi Village submitted a written report to the O/C Lawngtlai P.S to the effect that his wife Dawthahleiiangi @Pumpumi 36 years was murdered by his domestic servant Thawngchungbik of Halkha Myanmar on 11.10.2013@ 9:30 pm at their residence Khawmawi village by using a knife. Hence O.C. Lawngtlai registered a Lawngtlai PS Case No. Zero u/s 302 IPC r/w section 6 @PP (EII) Rule, 1950 dated 11.10.2013, which was duly investigated into. After conducting preliminary investigation O/C Lawngtlai transferred the case to O/C Lunglei for completion of the case, as the place of occurren