Honble GUPTA, J.–The appellant has been convicted by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Rajsamand in Sessions Case No.33 of 1997, vide judgment dt. 27.2.99, for the offence under Section 302 and 201 IPC, and sentenced to imprisonment for life with a fine of Rs. 500/-, in default to undergo one months rigorous imprisonment on the first count, and to rigorous imprisonment for three years, and a fine of Rs.500, in default to undergo one months rigorous imprisonment, on the second count. Both the sentences have been ordered to run concurrently.

(2). Brief facts of the case are that on 27.1.97 one Shanti Lal submitted a written report to S.H.O. Nathdwara alleging inter alia that Manju was married to the appellant four years back in accordance with community customs. On the day of information, he received information, whereupon he came, and found that Manju has been burnt to death by pouring kerosene by the husband, the appellant. On this report a case under Sec.304-B I.P.C. was registered. However, before this report Marg case No.4/97 had already been registered. After investigation charge sheet was submitted against the appellant for the offence under Section 302, 304-B, 498-A, and 201 I

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