SMT. MANJU ALIAS SAPNA Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS judgment disposes of above two criminal appeals bearing Nos. 942 -DB of 2004 and 155 -DB of 2005, as both these appeals have arisen from a common judgment and order dated October 7, 2004 and October 8, 2004 respectively passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Ambala.

(2.) CRIMINAL Appeal No. 942 -DB of 2004 has been filed by Smt. Manju alias Sapna accused -Appellant and Criminal Appeal No. 155 -DB of 2005 has been filed by Surinder Kumar alias S.K. alias Bhura accused -Appellant against the judgment and order dated October 7, 2004 and October 8, 2004 respectively passed by Additional Sessions Judge, whereby both of them were convicted for the offence punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (for short 'IPC') and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 200/ - each. In default of payment of fine, the Appellants were directed to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for one month each.

(3.) INQUEST proceedings were conducted and spot was inspected by Surjit Kumar Inspector (PW -27). Rough site plan (Exhibit PZ) was prepared. Blood stained Shawl of black colour, with which the dead body was tied, blood stained underwear and a letter were taken into possession vide seizure memorandum (Exhibit PB). The dead body was sent for post -mortem examination at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt. After post -mortem examination, the clothes of the deceased were also taken into possession vide seizure memorandum (Exhibit PC).