1. Prakash Chander, his parents Smt. Lila Wati and Pyare Lal, his sister Usha and brother Parveen Kumar alias Pappu were all charged for offence under S.302 read with S.34 IPC for intentionally or knowingly in furtherance of their common intention causing the death of Smt. Swaran Kanta at 2.35 PM on 9th August, 1987. In the alternative they were charged for an offence of dowry death punishable under S.304B, IPC.

2. The learned Additional Sessions Judge has acquitted Pyare Lal, Usha and Parveen Kumar, Leela Wanti has also been acquitted of offence under S.302/34 IPC. Prakash Chander has, however, been found guilty of offence of murder of his wife Swaran Kanta and has been convicted for offence under S.302 IPC modifying the charge from S.302/34 IPC to S.302 IPC and has been sentenced to death. The alternate charge under S.304B, IPC against Leela Wati has been modified and she has been convicted for offence under S.498A IPC and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for two years and a fine of Rs. 2,000/- and in case of default in payment of fine she has been ordered to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for six months. Regarding Prakash Chander the learned Additional Sessions Judge has