Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 498-A, 302 & 201–Conviction–Plea of defence that deceased committed suicide–Two contusion and one lacerated ante mortem injuries on the face of deceased–She was suffocated by closing mouth and nose and thereafter, set on fire–21% burn injuries–She was pragnant– Nothing on record to suggest as to why she wanted to commit suicide–Neighbour of appellant stated that he used to quarrel with deceased–Chit found from nearby place cannot be deemed the suicide note as its contents were not proved–Held, no illegality is found in the findings of conviction.
