POORAN Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) M. C. Jain, J. Both these appeals challenge the order of conviction and sentence passed by Sri O. P. Saxena, the then Sessions Judge, Bareilly in Sessions Trial No. 303 of 1980 awarding them life imprisonment under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC. The appellant in Criminal Appeal No. 2831 of 1980 is Pooran whereas Natthu and Chhadammi are the appellants in connected Criminal Appeal No. 2832 of 1980.

(2.) WE have heard Sri Satish Dwivedi, learned Senior Advocate, appearing for the appellants assisted by Sri Srikant and Sri Raghuraj Kishore Advocates, Sri G. S. Bisaria learned A. G. A. has been heard from the side of State in opposition.

(3.) ON internal examination, membranes were found lacerated. The brain was liquefied. Right frontal bone was fractured. Left temporal and parietal bones were fractured. 3rd to 7th ribs were fractured on the right side and 3rd to 5th ribs were fractured on the left side. Pleura was cut. Both the lungs were congested. 200 gms of semi-digested food was found in the stomach. Both the intestine contained faecal matter and gases. The cause of death was shock and haemorrhage due to ante-mortem injuries sustained by the deceased.