(1.) The present appeal has been preferred against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence passed by learned 3rd Additional Sessions Judge. Chaibasa dated 8.5.2003 in Sessions Trial No, 236 of 2001, whereby the present Appellant is punished for the offences punishable under Section 302 to be read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for life imprisonment and also he is punished under Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code to undergo rigorous imprisonment for five years. Both the sentences have been directed to run concurrently.
(2.) If the case of the prosecution is unfolded, the same is as under:
(3.) We have heard learned Counsels for both the sides, at length and perused the records and proceedings of the trial Court.