A.K. MATHUR, J.—This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 29,2.1984 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Raisinghnagar, whereby the learned Judge convicted the accused appellant under Section 302 I.P.C. and sentenced him to life imprisonment with fine of Rs. 3000/- and in default of payment of fine to further undergo 3 years rigorous imprisonment. The learned Judge also convicted the accused under Section 201 I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo 2 years rigorous imprisonment. He has, however, acquitted the accused under Section 120-B I.P.C. The substantive sentences were directed to run concurrently.

2. The brief facts which are necessary for the convenient disposal of this appeal are that on 21.9.1982 Inder Singh filed a written first information report before the Additional Superintendent of Police, Sri Ganganagar, who in turn forwarded the same for investigation to the Station House Officer, Vijaynagar. It is alleged that his sister Piyaro Devi was married to accused appellant Kashmir Singh about 3 years ago. It is alleged that out of this wed-lock one son was borne to Mst. Piyaro. it is alleged that after the marriage the accused Kashmir Singh and other members o

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