(1.) The accused-appellant had been convicted under Sec. 302/149 and 148 Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life under Sec. 302/149 and rigorous imprisonment for one year under Sec. 148 IPC. The High Court while acquitting the accused-appellant under Sec. 148 IPC, convicted him under Sec. 302/34 Penal Code and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment. Hence this appeal.
(2.) We have heard the learned counsels for the parties.
(3.) We have scrutinised the evidence and other materials on record as well as the judgment of the High Court and the learned trial Court.