JUDGEMENT

(PER : HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE J.B.PARDIWALA) This appeal is at the instance of convict, accused- appellants of the offence punishable under Sections 302 , 323 and 504, read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code , and is directed against an order of conviction and sentence dated 31st July, 2007, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, 7th Fast Track Court, Sabarkantha at Modassa, in Sessions Case No.76 of 2007. By the aforesaid order, the learned Additional Sessions Judge found the appellants guilty of the offence under Section 302 , read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code , and consequently, sentenced them to suffer life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 1,000/-. In default of payment of fine, the appellants were directed to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for six months.

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