The instant appeal is directed against the judgement of conviction, rendered on 21.12.2010, by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court,Chamba, District Chamba, H.P., in Sessions Trial No.1/2010,whereby the ... accused/appellant has been convicted for his having committed offence punishable under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs.25,000/- and in default of payment of fine, to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of one year.