O. P. MEHROTRA, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal has been filed by Rajwa, his son Sauniya and three other persons viz. Gaya Prasad, his brother Siya Ram and one Mangi against the judgment dated 31/10/1977 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Fatehpur. Appellants Rajwa and Sauniya who are said to have been armed with Kulharis have been convicted under section 148, I. P. C. and sentenced to undergo R. I. for two years each while the remaining three accused, who are said to have been armed with Lathis have been convicted under section 147, I. P. C. and sentenced to R. I. for two years each. All the appellants have further been convicted under section 302/149, I. P. C. and sentenced to imprisonment for life.

( 2 ) DECEASED Smt. Maharajiya aged about 65 years was the widow of Girdhari Kewat of village Rustampur alias Natthipur, P. S. Chandpur of District Fatehpur. Informant Dulua (P. W. 1) used to live with her and look after her cultivation for the last about 10-15 years. Appellant Rajwa is the nephew of Smt. Maharajiya while appellant Sauniya is the son of Rajwa. Girdhari died about 2 or 3 years prior to this murder. After his death, there was some litigation regarding land between Smt. Maharajiya

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