RAMESH KUMAR Vs. THE STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Two (02) accused were convicted by the learned trial Court for a triple murder that took place in the intervening night of 2nd/3rd August, 2002. The deceased were the father, the mother and the brother of accused Harcharan Singh who has since withdrawn his appeal. The present appellant Ramesh Kumar was a tenant in the house belonging to the deceased.

(2.) There is no eye-witness to the crime. The prosecution sought to bring home the guilt of the accused on the basis of circumstantial evidence which have been set out by the High court in the impugned order in seriatim which is extracted below:

(3.) Except for the recovery of a dagger at the instance of the present accused appellant Ramesh Kumar there is no other incriminating material. The motive attributed for the crime is only qua the accused Harcharan Singh. All other circumstances are relatable to the said accused Harcharan Singh.