RAJU Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal arises from the conviction and sentence awarded by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sonepat against the appellant. The appellant was tried and convicted for the offence under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to cause death of Mukesh Kumar and was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life and also to pay a fine of Rs. 2,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for one year. Being aggrieved by the said conviction and sentence, the appellant has filed the present appeal before this Court.

(2.) THE case of the prosecution is that the injured-Mukesh Kumar son of Dharam Singh is a resident of Sonepat. About 8/10 days prior to the incident, an altercation had taken place between the complainant (Mukesh Kumar) and the appellant over rash and negligent driving of motor cycle. The appellant, at that time, had hurled abuses and threatened him by saying that he would see him later on.

(3.) WE have heard Mr. R.S. Ghai, Senior Advocate with Mr. Vipin Ghai, Advocate for the appellant and Mr. D.S. Bishnoi, learned Deputy Advocate General Haryana for the State.