(1.) We commence with a Chinese proverb; apposite to the facts of this case:
(2.) This Criminal Appeal stems from the judgment of conviction dated 28.04.2016 of the Additional Sessions Court, Vadakara in SC No.44/2012. The sole accused faced indictment for offence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.). As per the judgment impugned, the learned Sessions Judge found that the accused is guilty of the offence alleged and sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life, as also, to pay fine of Rs.50,000/- with a default clause to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one more year.
(3.) The prosecution case unfolds as follows: