(1.) Leave granted.
(2.) Challenge in this appeal is to the order passed by a Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court upholding the conviction of appellant for offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short the 'IPC') and sentence of imprisonment for life and fine of Rs.1,000/- with default stipulation in terms of the judgment of learned 4th Additional Sessions Judge, Nellore.
(3.) Background facts in a nutshell are as follows: