LAKHA SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) LAKHA Singh and Sukha Singh were tried before Shri L.R. Roojam Judicial Magistrate Class Dasuaya for offences under sections 326 and 323 read with section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. After trial, they were convicted and sentenced as follows : Name of the petitioner Provisions of the Indian Penal Code Senten Lakha Singh Under Section 326 Rigorous imprisonment for one year and fine of Rs. 500/- or in default thereof,$ further RI for 3 month Under Section 323/34 RI for 4 month Sukha Singh Under Section 326/34 RI for 9 months and a fine of Rs. 500/- or in default thereof, further RI for 3 month " Under Section 323 RI for 4 months. Both the sentences of the petitioners were directed to run concurrently. Out of the fine, if and when recovered, a sum of Rs. 500/- was directed to be paid to Shangara Ram, injured.

(2.) THE petitioners preferred separate appeals which were heard by Sh. R.I. Gaind, Addl. Sessions Judge, who dismissed the same on 4-3-86. Against that judgment, they have come up in revision to this Court.

(3.) DR . V.K. Kaushal who examined Shangara Ram affirmed having found the following two injuries on his person :