Harbans Singh Rai, J.

1. Arun Kumar appellant was convicted by Shri A.S. Sodhi, Additional Sessions Judge, Faridkot, under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 3-1/2 years and a fine of Rs. 500/- and in default of payment of fine further rigorous imprisonment for six months. He was also convicted under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code and ordered to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year. Both the sentences were ordered to run concurrently. Feeling aggrieved he has filed this appeal.

2. The prosecution story in brief is that on 4.9.1985, Moti Ram made a complaint to Assistant Sub Inspector Gurdit Singh that he was residing in Soodanwali Gali, near Civil Hospital, Moga and Arun Kumar appellant was his neighbour. Arun Kumar was in the habit of taking liquor and raising catcalls. On 3.9.1985, at about 9 or 10.00 p.m. Arun Kumar came in front of the house of Moti Ram and raised catcalls. Moti Ram protested and complained to Arun Kumars father. The appellant felt offended.

3. On 4.9.1985 at about 4.00 p.m. Moti Ram was present in his house and was talking to his brother Kanwar Bhan who had come from Delhi. Subhash Chander was al