RAM JAS SINGH Vs. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been preferred by the appellant Ram Jas Singh against his conviction and sentence under section 302 I.P.C. passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sikar on 13-8-1974. The appellant was charged for an offence under section 302 I.P.C. for the murder of one Madho Singh in village Hasampur, police station Patan, District Sikar on Jan. 17, 1974. The co-accused Jagmal Singh was also tried under section 302/34 I.P.C. for the same murder. Jagmal Singh, however, was acquitted by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sikar giving him the benefit of doubt.

(2.) The prosecution story as revealed during investigation and trial in brief is as follows:

(3.) After necessary investigation the appellant and co-accused Jagmal Singh were challenged in the court of Munsiff and Judicial Magistrate, Neem-ka-thana, who after inquiry, committed the accused to the court of Additional Sessions Judge, Sikar. Rarojas Singh appellant was charged for the offence under section 302 I.P.C. while the accused Jagmal Singh was charged under section 302/34 I.P.C.