1. - This appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 5.5.2003 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 1, Banswara, whereby he convicted and sentenced accused appellant Vikram Singh as under:

Under Section 498-A, I.P.C.

3 years R.I. and fine of Rs. 2,000/- in default one month R.I.

Under Section 307, I.P.C.

10 years R.I. and fine of Rs. 3,000/- in default one month R.I.

Both the sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

2. The prosecution story is woven like this :On 27.1.2002 Krishan Kant Singh has lodged an oral report at Police Station Khemara that Krishan Kanwar, wife of his elder brother Vikram Singh who had married before 8-9 years and having 2-3 children. There were daily quarrel between them. On 31.1.2002 Vikramsingh came in night in drunkard condition quarrel with Krishan Kanwar. After hot exchange, Vikram Singh poured kerosene and lit the match, therefore, she burnt by fire. My another brother's wife Chandkanwar sprinkle water and save from fire. Thereafter look her to hospital at Banswara where she was admitted but still she is not cured and statement of Magistrate was recorded there. Thereafter took her for treatment to Ahmedabad where