P. Devadass, J.

The sole accused in the Sessions Case in S.C. No. 120 of 2005, on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Court, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputtur, is the appellant.

2. He was tried for a charge for under Section 302 IPC. After trial, the Court recorded conviction, under Section 306 IPC., and sentenced him to three years R.I and also fined him Rs. 500/ -, in default, to undergo three months simple imprisonment. He has paid the fine amount.

3. The case of the prosecution briefly runs as under :-

(1) Around 2002, the appellant had married the deceased. She is the daughter of P.W.4. P.W.4's other daughter and son are P.W.1 and P.W.5. The appellant and the deceased were living in Palayampatti Village in Virudhunagar District. They were blessed with a child. However, not with a happy married life. There used to be frequent quarrel between them.

(2) In this background of the matter, on 26.12.2004, at about 12 noon, in her house, the deceased was found with burn injuries. She was taken to the Government Hospital, Aruppukottai. On hospital intimation, P.W.11 Mariappan, then Inspector, Aruppukottai Town Police Station, visited the said Hospital. He recorded Ex.