JUDGMENT

The convicted accused is the appellant herein.

2.This appeal is filed by the sole accused challenging the order of conviction and sentence passed in S.C.No.61 of 2015, by the learned Fast Track Mahila Judge, Ariyalur, dated 05.11.2015, wherein the learned Judge has found the accused guilty and convicted him for the offence under Section 307 of IPC and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of seven years and to pay a fine of Rs.15,000/-, in default to undergo six months rigorous imprisonment. Out of the fine amount, a sum of Rs.10,000/- is ordered to be paid to PW1/victim viz., Viyajalakshmi under Section 357 of Cr.P.C. Further, Taluk Legal Service was directed to award suitable compensation as the compensation awarded under Section 357 of Cr.P.C.

3(a)(i).The case of the prosecution is that PW2/complainant namely Rajalakhmi, who is the sister of the victim/PW1 viz., Vijayakumari, who married the appellant herein viz., R.Murugan of Kodukkur Kadikadu Village about seven years ago. The appellant herein/accused and the victim are having three children.

3(a)(ii).The appellant/accused doubted the fidelity of the victim, which resulted in frequent quarrels. Abou