Singh, C.J.-- 1. This appeal is directed against the judgment dated February 20, 1997, passed by Additional Sessions Judge (IV), Bhopal, in Sessions Trial No. 62/88., The appellant No.1 Mohammed Shafique Pahalwan has been convicted for offence under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 1,000/-, and in default of payment of fine, to undergo simple imprisonment for three months. He has also been convicted under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for five years and fine of Rs. 500/-, and in default of payment of fine, to undergo simple imprisonment for one month. The appellants No. 2 and 3, namely, Hafiz Pahalwan and Irphan, have been convicted for offence under section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 1,000/- each, and in default of payment of fine, to undergo simple imprisonment for three months each. The appellant No. 2 Hafiz Pahalwan has also, been convicted under section 307/34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years and fine of Rs. 500/- and in default of pay