JUDGMENT :

RAJ BEER SINGH, J.

1. This appeal has been preferred against the judgment and order dated 15.7.1987 passed by learned 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Meerut in Sessions Trial No. 240 of 1985 (State vs. Harendra & Ors), under Sections 302, 307/34 of IPC, P.S. Mawana, District Meerut, whereby, accused appellant Harendra has been convicted under Sections 302 and 307/34 of IPC and the accused appellants Manvendra and Devendra have been convicted under Sections 302/34 and 307/34 of IPC. Accused-appellant Harendra has been sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life under Section 302 of IPC and rigorous imprisonment for five years under Section 307/34 of IPC along with fine of Rs. 500/-. Similarly, accused appellants Manvendra and Devendra have been sentenced to undergo life imprisonment under Section 302/34 and rigorous imprisonment for five years, under Section 307/34 of IPC with fine of Rs. 500/-. In default of payment of fine, accused-appellants have to undergo additional imprisonment for six months.

2. All the three accused-appellants are brothers and deceased Karan Pal is their cousin. It is alleged that on 09.04.1985, some hot talk took place between complainant's uncle Chan