LISA GILL, J.

1. The appellant – Naveen @ Meenu son of Gopi Ram has been convicted for the offence punishable under Section 302 IPC by the learned Sessions Judge, Bhiwani vide judgment dated 07.11.2009. He has been sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life vide order dated 09.11.2009, besides, pay a fine of Rs. 25,000/- and in default thereof, undergo further rigorous imprisonment for two years. Aggrieved from his aforesaid conviction and sentence, the appellant has approached this Court, by filing the instant appeal.

2. As per the prosecution version, PW1 Fateh Singh (complainant) met Inspector Data Ram (PW10) along with other police officials on 12.03.2009 at 12.15 p.m. at the Bus Stand Baliyali. Statement (Ex.P1) of Fateh Singh (complainant) was recorded by PW10 Inspector Data Ram. The complainant Fateh Singh informed that his daughter Bimla @ Kali (deceased) was married to the appellant – Naveen @ Meenu about 10 years prior to the incident that occurred on 12.03.2009. Two sons, namely, Ravi (6 years old) and Golu (5 years old) were born from their marriage. Appellant – Naveen @ Meenu was stated to be a drunkard and a gambler. The appellant used to demand money from Bim