LAWS(GJH)-2012-8-140

LASHUBEN CHEMABHAI CHAUDHARY Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

Decided On August 03, 2012
LASHUBEN CHEMABHAI CHAUDHARY Appellant
V/S
STATE OF GUJARAT Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is at the instance of a convict sentenced for the offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and is directed against an order of conviction and sentence dated 28th June, 2007, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court No.5, Vyara, Dist. Surat, in Sessions Case No. 72 of 2006. By the aforesaid judgment and order, the learned Sessions Judge found the appellant -accused guilty of the offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and consequently, sentenced her to suffer life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 500/ - for the offence punishable under Section 302 of the IPC. In default of payment of fine, the appellant -accused was directed to undergo further simple imprisonment for one month.

(2.) The case made out by the prosecution may be summarized thus : -

(3.) Being dissatisfied, the accused has come up with the present appeal.