1. P. W.1 in C. C. 257/65 on the file of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Hosdrug has come up in revision. He is the victim of assault in the case and it was alleged by him that at about 7 p. m. on 3rd October 1965 accused 1 to 4 and one Raghali Kunhappa attacked him and his brother and inflicted stab wounds on them. He was stabbed in the chest and on the hand and his brother on his abdomen and other parts of the body. He was rendered unconscious by the injuries sustained. His intestines came out and he was in an unconscious state for three days. His statement was recorded in the hospital by the Head Constable of Kasaragod Police Station and on the statement a case was registered and that was later on transferred to the Adhur Police Station since the occurrence had taken place within the jurisdiction of that station. The Adhur Police investigated and charge-sheeted the accused under S.148, 324 and 326 read with S.149 I. P. C. Raghali Kunhappa was absconding and so accused 1 to 4 alone were put on trial. 13 witnesses were examined for the prosecution. The learned Magistrate on the conclusion of the trial found the first accused guilty under S.324 I. P. C. and sentenced him