JOKHAN GOND @ MANAGER GOND Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. Sudhir Mehrotra learned counsel for the appellant, Mr. Nagendra Bahadur Singh learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the record.

(2.) This appeal has been filed against the judgment and order dated 28.01.2004 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Sonebhadra in Session Trial No. 57 of 2001 (State v. Jokhan Gond ), whereby the trial court convicted the accused person/appellant for offence punishable under Sections 302 and 201 I.P.C. and sentenced him for life imprisonment for offence punishable under Section 302 I.P.C. and fine of Rs. 5,000/-. He was sentenced for four years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 3000/- fine for offence punishable under Section 201 I.P.C. In default of payment of fine imposed under Section 302 I.P.C., he will further undergo six months rigorous imprisonment and for offence under Section 201 I.P.C. in default of payment of the fine will undergo three more months rigorous imprisonment. The sentences shall go concurrently.

(3.) Brief facts of the case.