MAHADEO MURMU Vs. STATE OF BIHAR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction dated 7.10.1996 and order of sentence dated 14.10.1996 passed in Sessions Case No. 286 of 1993, whereby the learned 5th Additional Sessions Judge, Dumka has convicted the appellant for the offence under Section 302 IPC and sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life. The case was registered on the basis of the fardbeyan of the informant Lakhiram Besra (PW6), father of the deceased, which was recorded on 18.4.1993 at 6.30 AM at the place of occurrence within the village Kothia.

(2.) PLEADING not guilty to the charges, the appellant had claimed innocence and of his false implication in the case.

(3.) MR . Arun Kumar, Advocate has represented the appellant and has assisted the court as Amicus Curiae, while Mrs. Chandra Prabha has represented the State.