PONDE HEMBRAM Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) : This appeal arises out of the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 29.07.2002 and 30.07.2002 respectively passed by Sri B.N. Pandey, learned Sessions Judge, Singhbhum (W) at Chaibasa, in Sessions Trial No.84 of 1996 corresponding to Sonua P.S. Case No.22 of 1995, G.R. Case No.365 of 1995 convicting and sentencing the appellant to R.I. for life under Section 302 I.P.C. and two years R.I. under Section 201 I.P.C. The sentences were directed to run concurrently.

(2.) PROSECUTION case, in brief, is as follows: -

(3.) PW -3 is the Doctor who conducted post mortem. PW -4, 5, 6 and 7, who are villagers, have been declared hostile. PW -8 is the Investigating Officer.