BHARGAVA, J.

( 1 ) THIS is an appeal against the judgment of the learned Sessions Judge, Jhunjhunu, convicting the accused-appellant under S. 302, I. P. C. and sentencing him to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 100/-, and in default of payment of fine to further undergo three months R. I. , and further convicting the appellant under S. 301, I. P. C. and sentencing him to two years R. I. and a fine of Rs. 100/-, in default of payment whereof to further undergo one months R. I.

( 2 ) GANGU Singh (PW 9), uncle of the deceased Smt. Vimla lodged a report (Ex. P. 13) at P. S. Sujangarh on 22-5-84 stating that Smt. Vimla, daughter of his elder brother Jagmal Singh, was married to Bhanwar Singh accused some 8-9 years before and she used to stay with him. She had given birth to a child but the same had also expired. On 26-3-84 Keshat Singh had come to him and informed him that Vimla had gone somewhere being annoyed from her husband on 23-3-84 and a search was being made but so far she has not been traced out. On that day, he and Meghsingh went to the accused-appellant, and after giving him full assurance made inquiries. Thereupon the accused started weeping and while touching h