SANTOSH KUMAR SHUKLA Vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) We have heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant as well as learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent-State.

(3.) For setting fire to the cycle shop of complainant-Brij Mohan Prajapati (PW-1) in the night of 13.02.1997 at about 04.30 a.m., the appellant-accused was convicted under Sec. 436 Penal Code and sentenced to undergo R.I. for three years along with a fine of Rs.3,000.00. In appeal the High Court affirmed the conviction as well as the sentence of imprisonment.