Vinit Kumar Mathur, J.

The counsel for the appellant had pleaded no instructions in the matter, therefore, on 27.09.2018 Mr. Bhagat Dadhich, learned counsel was appointed as Amicus Curiae to argue on behalf of the accused-appellant and the matter was adjourned for hearing on 28.09.2018.

2. The present criminal appeal has been preferred by the accused-appellant Ramswaroop against the judgment dated 02.09.2011, passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge Nohar, District Hanumangarh in Sessions Case No.16/2011 by which the appellant has been convicted for offences under Sections 302, 323 & 342 IPC and sentenced as under:

Under Section 302 IPC: Life imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 5000/-, in default thereof to further undergo three months' simple imprisonment.

Under Section 323 IPC: Six months' simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 500/-, in default thereof to further undergo one month's simple imprisonment.

Under Section 342 IPC: Six months' simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 500/-, in default thereof to further undergo one month's simple imprisonment.

3. The prosecution story emanates from the fact that on 25.02.2011 a telephone call was received by Shri Ranveer Singh, SHO, Po