1. This appeal arises out of the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 22.11.2010 passed by Sessions Judge, Dhamtari in S.T.No.25/2010 convicting the accused / appellant under S.302, S.177 of IPC and sentencing him to undergo imprisonment for life, to pay a fine of Rs.2000/- and RI for six months, fine of Rs.500/- respectively with default stipulations.

2. In the present case, name of the deceased is Pramila Gond, wife of the accused / appellant. It is alleged that in the night intervening 3/4th February, 2010 the accused / appellant had a quarrel with the deceased and he assaulted her with fist blows and wooden log which resulted in her death. After her death, merg intimation Ex.P / 13 was lodged by the appellant informing the police that Pramila died on account of fall from the cot. After lodging merg, Inquest Ex.P / 2 was performed over the body of the dece