RAMESH CHAND Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) RAMESH Chand, the appellant herein, was put to trial before the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 2, Jhalawar, on the allegation of murder of his mother Naurangi Bai. Learned Judge vide judgment dated December 10, 2001 convicted and sentenced the appellant under section 302 IPC to suffer imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 200, in default to further suffer one month simple imprisonment.

(2.) IT is the prosecution case that on the basis of written report (Ex. P-1) submitted by Ram Chandra (Pw. 1) at Police Station Sarola Kala on August 29, 2000 a case under section 302 IPC was registered and investigation commenced. It was interalia stated in the report that the appellant around 7. 00 AM on the said day demanded explanation from his mother as to why she eloped with Chhotia and inflicted knife blows on her person. After usual investigation charge sheet was filed. In due course the case came up for trial before the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) No. 2 Jhalawar. Charge under section 302 IPC was framed against the appellant, who denied the charge and claimed trial. The prosecution in support of its case examined as may as 11 witnesses. In the explanation under Sec. 313 Cr. P. C. , the appellant claimed innocence. No witness in defence was however examined. On hearing final submissions learned trial Judge convicted and sentenced the appellant as indicated herein above.

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