JAI SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS criminal appeal under Sec. 374 Cr. P. C. arises out of the judgment and order dated 21. 9. 2000 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Khetri, district Jhunjhunu, whereby the learned trial Judge convicted and sentenced the accused appellants in the following manner:- Appellant Jai Singh + Under Sec. 302 IPc Life Imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 2500/-, in default of payment of fine, to further undergo simple imprisonment for one year. Under Sec. 307 IPc Imprisonment for seven years with a fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default of payment of fine, to further undergo simple imprisonment for six months. Appellants Om Prakash and Balbir Singh + Under Sec. 302/34 IPc Life Imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 2500/-, in default of payment of fine, each to further undergo simple imprisonment for one year. Under Sec. 307/34 IPc Imprisonment for seven years with a fine of Rs. 1000/ -. in default of payment of fine, each to further undergo simple imprisonment for six months.

(2.) THE facts leading to this criminal appeal may be summerised as follows:-

(3.) INJURED Ajay Kumar was also medically examined vide injury report Ex. P. 9 and following 3 injuries by sharp edged weapon were found on his person: 1. Stab would (incised would 1"x1/2"x1/4" right side of chest on 4th intra costal space just above right nipple. 2. Incised would 1"x1/2"x1/4" on left side of chest just lateral to xiphi-sternum, and 3. Incised wound 1x1/2"x1/4" on right side of chest on back 3" below angle of right scapula.