JUDGMENT :

R.Pongiappan, J.

This appeal is directed against the conviction and sentence dated 07.04.2018, passed in S.C.No.166 of 2017, on the file of the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Chennai.

2. Before the trial Court, the accused stood charged for the offence under Sections 302, 324, 427, 336 and 506 (ii) IPC. After full-fledged trial, the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Chennai, found the accused guilty for the offences under Sections 302 and 324 IPC and accordingly, he has been convicted and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/- under Section 302 IPC. He has been further convicted under Section 324 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/-. In respect of default clause for nonpayment of fine amount, no order has been passed by the trial Court.

3. Now, challenging the said conviction and sentence, the accused is before this Court, with the present Criminal Appeal.

4. The relevant facts of the case, which gave rise to filing of this appeal are necessary to be recapitulated for the disposal of this appeal.

(i) PW1-Manikandan is the resident of Korukkupet, Chennai. He is a driver by professio