Rajiv Sharma, J.

This appeal is instituted against the judgment dated 8.7.2014, rendered by the learned Sessions Judge, Kinnaur Sessions Division at Rampur Bushahr, Distt. Shimla, H.P. in Sessions Trial No. 0100032/2012, whereby the appellant-accused (hereinafter referred to as accused), who was charged with and tried for offences punishable under Sections 302 & 309 IPC, has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 10,000/- and in default of payment of fine to further undergo simple imprisonment for three months under Section 302 IPC. She was also convicted and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for one year for the offence punishable under Section 309 IPC and fine of Rs. 1000/-. In default of payment of fine she was further sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one month.

2. The case of the prosecution, in a nut shell, is that Smt. Shiksha was residing in the backyard of the house of in-laws of accused. She was attending to the daily chores. On 22.6.2012, Raju, a Nepali labourer, came rushing and on inquiring about her husband Sh. Naresh Mukhiyan informed her that something unusual had happened. She heard cries and comm