1. - This appeal is directed against the judgment of Sessions Judge, Alwar, dated November 28, 1979, convicting the accused-appellant for offence under section 302 IPC and sentenced him to imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs. 200/-. In default of payment of fine to further undergo two months' rigorous imprisonment.

2. A written report Ex. P.1 was lodged at police station Narainpura by Chhittar, PW. 1, on June 18, 1979, wherein it was alleged by him that he is a resident of Kola-ka-bas. On the previous night some voices were heard by him from the side of Gwadi of Ramsahai to the effect that bullocks have been untied on which he and his father Ramsahai, Ramchandra and Chhitter Chamar reached the Gwadi of Ramsahai where they saw the dead body of Ramsahai lying on the floor near the cot. The dead body was bleeding from the neck and blood was also visible on the mattress lying over the cot. His mother and wife were weeping. His guest Ramkishan, his brother and Babbu were also there. Babbu told that he had seen Ram Kishan accused going with an axe towards the backyard and returning after some time. Ram Kishan is alleged to have told Babbu that he should not tell people about a