P.K.JAIN, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment/order dated September 19, 1995, passed by the Sessions Judge, Ferozepur, whereby Chuni Lal appellant has been convicted under Section 302, I.P.C., and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 400/-, or in default of payment of fine to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for five months, whereas the remaining appellants-Sunil Kumar alias Kalia and Hans Raj have been convicted u/Ss. 302/34, I.P.C. and each of the two has been sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 400/- or in default of payment of fine to undergo further imprisonment for five months.

2. The facts necessary for the disposal of this appeal are that Jagdish Rai, the complainant, and his family members are labourers by profession. Raj Kumar alias Raj (deceased), aged about 22 years, was his eldest son. The marriage of Raj Kumar was scheduled to take place a month after the day of occurrence. On 28-7-1993 at about 9.00 p.m. Jagdish Rai was advising his family members to work hard since only one month was left for the marriage of Raju. His wife Kanta raised an objection with a loud voice that he wa