V.K.Bali, J.

1. Joginder Singh, Resharn Singh and Surjit Singh are three sons of Mohan Singh. Whereas, Jaspal Singh, Harjit Singh, both sons of Joginder Singh, Santokh Singh son of Resham Singh along with one Gurbax Singh son of Gurcharan Singh are the appellants, Surjit Singh suffered injuries, whereas, Gurnam Singh, as per prosecution version, scummbed to the injuries caused to him by the appellants. The occurrence is stated to have been witnessed by Surjit Singh and his two other sons, namely, Kuldip Singh and Hardial Singh. Even though, Hardial Singh was not examined during the course of trial, Kuldip Singh and Surjit Singh, who were examined as PW-8 and PW-9, respectively, have supported the prosecution version.

2. The appellants, named above, have since been held guilty for causing death of Gurnam Singh and injuring Surjit Singh. Whereas, all the appellants have been held guilty for offence under Section 302 read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life as also to pay fine of Rs. 1,000/- each and in default of payment of fine, to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three months, Santokh Singh has be