STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Vs. KEDAR YADAV

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Challenge in this appeal is to the judgment of a learned Single Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. By the impugned judgment learned Single Judge while upholding the conviction of the respondent for an offence punishable under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short the 'IPC') reduced the sentence to the period already undergone which was about 1 year and three months. The trial court had found the respondent guilty and had imposed sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs.1, 000/- with default stipulation.

(2.) Background facts in a nutshell are as follows:

(3.) Placing reliance on the evidence of the victim and others, the trial court found the accused guilty and convicted him and imposed sentence as afore-noted. The trial court took note of the evidence of the Doctor who had first examined the informant. The trial court noted that in the opinion of the doctor all the injuries were caused by sharp axe or another sharp-edged weapon and was enough to cause death of the victim. The doctor had advised to get X-ray of head, chest and left shoulder of the victim. Several fractures were also noticed. Taking note of the serious nature of the injuries inflicted and the weapon used, the trial court held the accused-respondent guilty and imposed sentence as afore-noted.