LAWS(SC)-2013-7-138

KALIYA Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Decided On July 23, 2013
KALIYA Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been preferred against the judgment and order dated 6.12.2005, passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior Bench) in Criminal Appeal No.23 of 1992, affirming the judgment and order dated 10.1.1992 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Morena in Sessions Trial No.5 of 1985. By this order the appellant had been convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as the 'IPC') and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs.500/- had also been imposed, and in default of payment of fine to undergo RI for three months.

(2.) Facts and circumstances giving rise to this appeal are:

(3.) We have heard Shri S.K. Dubey, learned Senior counsel for the appellant and Ms. Vibha Datta Makhija, learned counsel for the respondent-State.