SYED MUSTAFA Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The gist of the accusation is that the appellant-Syed Mustafa caused the death of his wife Megarunnisa by pouring kerosene over her body and set fire to her on 2-10-1997 at about 1 p.m.

(2.) On this allegation, the accused was tried and ultimately convicted for the offence under Section 302 I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs.2,000/-. Challenging the same, this appeal has been filed by the appellant/accused.

(3.) The facts in brief are as follows:-