P.K.JAIN, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment/order dated November 9, 1994, passed by the Sessions Judge, Ferozepur, whereby the appellant has been convicted under Sections 302/307, I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/- or in default to further undergo rigorousimprisonment for six months under Section 302, I.P.C., and to undergo imprisonment for ten years and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/- or in default to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months under Section 307, I.P.C. Both the sentences of imprisonment have been ordered to run concurrently.

2. The facts necessary for the disposal of this appeal, which can be gathered from the record of the trial Court, are that Chand Singh (deceased) was married to Gurnam Kaur and out of this wedlock a son-Harjinder Singh (PW-5) was born. Gurnam Kaur left Chand Singh on account of certain dispute with him but Harjinder Singh (PW 5) continued to live with Chand Singh. Thereafter Chand Singh arranged a karewa marriage with Balwant Kaur (co-accused since acquitted). The appellant is the son of said Balwant Kaur from her previous husband (i.e. pichhlag). Thus, Chand Singh was