1 The appellants herein, the son and mother, were tried by the Court of VI Additional Sessions Judge, at Tirupati, in SC No. 97 of 2002, for the offence punishable under S.498A and 302 IPC. Through its judgment dated 18-10-2005, the Trial Court held the appellants not guilty of the offence under S.498A, but convicted them for the offence under S.302 IPC it sentenced them to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life, and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/- each, in default, to undergo simple imprisonment for one month. Hence, this appeal.

2 The case presented by the prosecution before the Trial Court was as under :
A1 was married to one Lakshmi Devi, about one and half years, prior to 30-10-2001. Alleging that A1 was harassing and suspecting her fidelity, Lakshmi Devi, went to the house of her parents', one week prior to 30-10-2001. On 29-10-2001, A1 went to the house of his inlaws, convinced Lakshmi Devi and brought her to his native place in Chittoor District, stating that he would look after her, well.

3 At about 5.00 a.m., on 30-10-2001. A1 poured kerosene on Lakshmi Devi and set her on fire. She woke up and removed the burning clothes. When she tried to go out, A2 beat her and prevented her f

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