JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Abhishek Mayank, learned counsel for the appellant and learned A.G.A for the State and perused the record. Though the matter is listed for hearing application for enlargement on bail we with consent of counsels heard the matter as record is before this Court. It is not disputed that the accused is in jail since 5.12.2009, so heard finally.

2. This appeal challenges the judgment and order dated 27.10.2020 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Court No.3, Aligarh in Sessions Trial No.459 of 2010 convicting accused-appellant for commission of offence under Section 302 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as 'IPC') and sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life with fine of Rs.20,000/- and in default of payment of fine, further to undergo imprisonment for one year.

3. Brief facts as culled out from the record are that on 01.06.2009 sister of complainant Tejpal Singh got married with accused Dharam Singh. He gave sufficient dowry in the marriage. However, Dharam Singh (husband of the deceased) and her in-laws were not satisfied with the dowry given