JABAR SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is directed against the judgement dated 24 -2 -1988 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bali, by which, the appellants, Jabar Singh, Jalam Singh and Pokaria, were convicted for offences Under Sections 302 read with Sections 149, 325 read with Section 149, 323 and 147 I.P.C. and were sentenced to imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs. 5,000/ - each and in default of payment of fins each to undergo two year's rigorous imprisonment on the first count; one year's rigorous and a fine of Rs. 1,000/ - each and in default of payment of fine each to undergo six months' rigorous imprisonment on the second court, and 6 months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 500/ - each and in default of payment of fine each to under six months' rigorous imprisonment on the third and fourth count.

(2.) AT the commencement of the arguments, learned Counsel for the appellants submitted that he does not want to argue the case on merits, but confines his arguments to the finding regarding the establishment of the charge Under Section 302 read with Section 149 I.P.C. against the three appellants and the quantum of sentence of fine awarded to the appellants for the remaining offences.

(3.) CHATAR Singh P.W. 10, who has been believed by the learned Judge, to base the conviction, has given an emnibus statement about all the assailments giving beating to Moti Singh deceased and the witness himself.