SARJEET SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) INSTANT appeal has been filed by accused appellant Sarjeet Singh against the judgment dated 17. 12. 2003 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 1, Alwar whereby the appellant was convicted and sentenced as under:- U/s. 302 IPc To suffer imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 5,000/-, in default to further suffer one years rigorous imprisonment. U/s 364 IPc To suffer ten years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 1,000/-, in default to further suffer six months rigorous imprisonment. U/s. 394 IPc To suffer ten years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 2,000/-, in default to further suffer six months rigorous imprisonment. U/s. 201 IPc To suffer seven years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 2,000/-, in default to further suffer six months rigorous imprisonment.

(2.) MR. Satyapal Poshwal was appointed as amicus curiae for appellant and arguments were heard.

(3.) LEARNED Amicus Curiae has argued that prosecution has failed to prove any offence against the accused appellant beyond reasonable doubt. It is also argued that witnesses examined by the prosecution are not reliable, therefore, the appeal should be allowed and conviction and sentenced passed by the Trial Court should be set aside.