AMAR BAHADUR Vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal, from Jail, by Appellant Amar Bahadur, hereinafter referred to as "the accused", is directed against his conviction recorded by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Shimla, in Sessions Trial No. 6-S/7 of 1998, vide his judgment dated September 29, 1999, for offences punishable under Sections 302 and 324 of the Indian Penal Code. The accused has been sentenced to suffer imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of rupees 7,000/- for offence punishable under Section 302, Indian Penal Code. In case of default of payment of fine, he is to suffer further rigorous imprisonment for two years. The accused is further sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay a fine of rupees 2,000/- for the offence punishable under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code. In default of payment of fine, he is to undergo rigorous imprisonment for one year. The substantial sentences have been directed to run concurrently.

(2.) Shri Harish Behal, Advocate, was appointed Legal Aid Counsel for the accused in view of his prayer for Legal Aid.

(3.) Facts in brief.