SUKHDEV SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is directed against the judgement dated 17.3.83 order dated March 19, 1983, rendered by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sangrur, whereby he convicted the appellant under Section 302, IPC and sentenced him to imprisonment for life. He was also awarded a fine of Rs. 1,000 and in default of payment of fine was ordered to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for one year.

(2.) THE dead body of Sangha Singh deceased was found lying on the road side near a culvert at about 10.30 P.M. on 6.10.1981. There upon Jagdev Singh P.W.6 went to Police Station, Sunam, and lodged the report Ex. PD at 2 AM on 7.10.1981, whereupon a case under section 302, I.P.C. was registered.

(3.) IN this appeal by the convict, we have gone through the evidence with the help of the learned counsel.