JANDUBHAI KHUMANBHAI GHANUK Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is at the instance of a convict and is directed against an order of conviction and the consequent sentence dated 16th November 2006 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Tract Court No.1, Chottaudepur, Dist. Vadodara, in Sessions Case No. 45 of 2006. By the said order, the learned court below found the appellant guilty for murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and consequently, imposed sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs.100/-; in default of payment of fine, the appellant was directed to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for one month. The appellant, however, was declared not guilty for the crime punishable under section 135 of the Bombay Police Act.

(2.) THE case made out by the prosecution may be summed up thus:

(3.) FURTHER statement of the accused was recorded on 2nd May 2007 whereby the accused substantially denied the material evidence produced against him.