Honble SINGH, J.–Heard the learned counsel for the appellants and the learned Public Prosecutor.

(2). This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 12th April, 1984 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge No.2, Hanumangarh in Sessions Case No. 2/83 State vs. Hari Ram and Others. By the aforesaid judgment accused Hari Ram was convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and was sentenced to imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 500/- and to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for three months for default in payment of fine. Accused Sohan Lal and Bagdawat were convicted under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code and each of them was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year for the offence punishable under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code.

(3). The facts of the case may be briefly summarised as below: On 19th September, 1982 at 5.00 P.M. accused Hari Ram gave an oral information about the alleged offences. The information given by him in the Police Station was to the effect that Smt. Para W/o Munshi Ram owned land measuring three squares. She had given her land to Ram Pratap on the basis of an agreement. Ram Pratap is the brother of the accused. Ram Pra

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