JUDGMENT

Mehta, J. - The appellant herein has been convicted and sentenced as below vide judgment dated 11.11.2019 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bhinmal, District Jalore in Sessions Case No.66/2013 (CIS No.229/2014):

2. Being aggrieved of his conviction and sentences, the appellant has preferred the instant appeal under Section 374(2) Cr.P.C.

3. Brief facts relevant and essential for disposal of the appeal are noted herein below:

4. The appellant Mohanlal was married to Smt. Jhamka (hereinafter referred to as 'the deceased') daughter of Sanwla Ram about 5 years before the incident. Smt. Jhamka was inflicted injuries at her matrimonial home on 05.07.2013 and was taken to the hospital where, she was declared dead. Shri Sanwla Ram (PW- 6), father of the deceased, submitted a written report (Ex.P/11) to the SHO, Police Station Jhab on the very same day i.e. 05.07.2013 at the CHC, Sanchore alleging inter alia that his daughter Jhamka was marri