(1.) This appeal is filed against the judgment and order dated 26.09.2006 passed by the Division Bench of the Gauhati High Court in Criminal Death Reference No. 1 of 2006 along with Criminal Appeal No. 67 of 2006 whereby the High Court disposed of the appeal preferred by the appellant-herein by confirming his conviction and altering the sentence of death to imprisonment for life passed by the Court of Ad-hoc Additional Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur at North Lakhimpur dated 18.03.2006 in Sessions Case No. 40(NL) 03 for the offence punishable under Sections 302 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short 'IPC').
(2.) Brief facts:
(3.) Heard Mr. Parmanand Katara, learned senior counsel appearing for the appellant-accused and Mr. Navnit Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the respondent-State.