Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302, 302/149, 324, 324/149, 323 & 341–Arms Act, 1959–Secs. 25(1-B)(b)–Conviction of two accused whereas another three were acquitted–Statements of witnesses cannot be said to be untrustworthy–They deposed the substratum of the prosecution story in a consistent way with other evidence, the natural course of events, surrounding circumstances and inherent probabilities of the case–Motive was also proved–Incident took place near the house of deceased–Hence the statements of witnesses cannot be disbelieved on the ground that they were relatives because it was natural that they would be the first person to rescue the injured and deceased–Delay in sending FIR to Magistrate is also natural Apellants J & S were having intention to cause death of deceased–Other accused came later on the spot Held, findings of trial Court were justified.


