NUR HOSSAIN LASKAR Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against an order of conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, where this appellant was sentenced to suffer imprisonment for life and to pay fine with default clause.

(2.) The allegations against the appellant is this that he in course of altercation with his wife, Razia Bibi, assaulted her and their two years old son with a hammer and killed them. Although prosecution examined as many as fourteen witnesses to establish its case but during trial, the P.W. 1 their minor daughter, Mofleara Khatoon appears to be its key witness. However, defence examined none and entire allegation was denied and it is claimed that he was falsely implicated.

(3.) The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant assailed the order of conviction on the following grounds:-