ARUNACHALAM, J.:

1. By our judgment dated 31.7.1991 we set aside the conviction of the appellant and directed her acquittal. We then observed, that the reasons which impelled as to acquit the appellant, would follow in due course. We further stated that the detailed judgment would include the nature of action, if any, to be taken against P.W.13 Gopal, the then Inspector of Police, Mettupalayam who prima facie appears to have intentionally given false evidence and/or fabricated such .evidence, in the course of the judicial proceedings.

2. Here are our reasons for the decision arrived at on 31.7.1991.

3. Facts in this prosecution: Appellant Eswari is the wife of P.W.1 Ramasamy,. The appellant was living along with her husband at Ramaiahgoundan Pudur. Deceased Rajammal, was the younger sister of P.W.1. P.W.2 Bathrammal is the mother of P.W.1 she was blind. Deceased Rajammal was residing along with the appellant, P.W.1 and P.W.2 at Ramaiahgoundan Pudur, Deceased Rajammal was unmarried. P.W.1 was working at Tiruchirapalli as a cook in the Guest House attached to Ramakrishnan Oil Company. The appellant, used to work as a labourer in construction of buildings. Deceased used to