GUNA RAM MANJHI Vs. STATE OF BIHAR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The instant appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence, both dated 08.12.1994, passed in Sessions Trial No.99 of 1992, whereby the appellant no.1 - Gunwa Manjhi @ Guna Ram Manjhi has been found guilty for murder of Raso Manjhiyan and appellant no.2 - Jiblal Manjhi has been found guilty for committing murder in furtherance of common intention and thereby found guilty under Section 302/34 IPC.

(2.) The appellant No.1 has been convicted under Section 302 IPC and the appellant No.2 has been convicted under Section 302/34 IPC and both were sentenced to undergo R.I for life. They have also been ordered to pay fine of Rs.2,000/- and in default to undergo S.I for one year.

(3.) By an order dated 25.02.1999 the appellant no.1- Gunwa Manjhi @ Guna Ram Manjhi was released on bail, whereas appellant no.2-Jiblal Manjhi was granted bail by this Court vide order dated 14.02.1995.