(1.) INSTANT appeal has been filed by the accused appellant Ashok Kumar @ Sarkari against the judgment dated 14. 11. 2000 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Shahpura District-Jaipur whereby the appellant Ashok Kumar @ Sarkari was convicted for the offences under sections 302/34 and 397/34 IPC and was sentenced for the offence under Section 302/34 IPC for life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000/- and for the offence under Section 397/34 IPC for seven years R. I. and a fine of Rs. 1000/- and in default of payment of fine to further undergo two months RI for each of the fine.
(2.) MISS Anupama Parashar was appointed as amicus curiae for appellant and arguments were heard.
(3.) WE have considered the rival contentions of the parties and perused the entire record as well as the impugned judgment.