J.S. Narang, J. - This judgment would dispose of Murder Reference No. 3 of 2004 and Criminal Appeal No. 556-DB of 2004, as the judgment of conviction, dated May 27, 2004 and, order of sentence, dated May 31, 2004, are under scrutiny and challenge.

2. Murder is a heinous act by which a life is brought to an end prior to the period for which it may have continued to exist. Such act has always been looked down upon by the society since ages. The very usage of the word contemplates an act committed by a third person qua the first person. Such act has been considered and has been delved upon by the society through legislation, executive act and the judicial scrutiny, which are the creations of the society for its own governance.

3. No doubt, the life of a human being is lost by virtue of various acts which may be committed in the act of saving the life and which may be committed without any intention but the result of the act is such that the life is lost. The murderous act is entirely distinct therefrom. It is this act which has been subjected to the restraints, constraints and scrutiny by the society. Such act having been committed by a person, the society has provided punishm