(1.) This appeal has been directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dtd. 16/5/2013 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Panchmahals at Godhra in Sessions Case No. 151/2012, by which, the present appellant - accused has been convicted for the offences punishable under Sec. 302 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced him to undergo life imprisonment and imposed fine of Rs.5,000.00, in default, to undergo three months simple imprisonment.
(2.) The brief facts leading to the filing of the present Criminal Appeal are as under,
(3.) Heard learned advocate, Mr. Pratik Barot for the appellant - accused and learned APP Mr. H.K. Patel for the respondents.