(1.) On 23.9.2016, we after hearing learned counsel for the parties, had made the following order:
(2.) These are the reasons upon which we set aside the impugned judgement and order:
(3.) This criminal appeal has been preferred by the appellant Inspector against the judgement and order dated 22.12.2008 passed by the Sessions Judge, Kannauj in S. T. No. 299 of 2003; State Versus Inspector arising out of Case Crime No. 273 of 2003; under Sections-302/34 IPC, P. S.-Gursahaiganj, district-Kannauj by which the appellant has been convicted under Sections-302/34 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5000/- and in case of default of payment of fine, additional three months' R. I.