1. This appeal is directed against the judgment/order dated 26.05.2000 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Udhampur, whereby the Appellant No.1- Mool Raj has been convicted under Section 307 RPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/-. In default of payment of fine, he shall further undergo simple imprisonment for six months. The appellants 2 and 3 have been convicted under Sections 307/109 RPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of one year each and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/- each. In default of payment of fine, they shall further undergo simple imprisonment for three months each.

2. The prosecution story, in brief, is that on 10.12.1989 Charan Dass, brother of Smt. Ranu Devi had come to Lansi to the house of Makaru Ram in connection with the marriage ceremony. After participating in the marriage function, he came to the house of Ranu Devi to enquire about their welfare. Charan Dass left for his house at about 6.30 PM. Mansa Ram accompanied him towards Birwanh Nallah. Mansa Ram did not return back for a pretty long time. Satya Devi alongwith Ranu Devi and Gopi Chand went to find out as to w

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