(i) The appellant is the father of the accused A2Kabilan who is facing trial before the Juvenile Justice Board, Thanjavur. Six months prior to the date of occurrence, the deceased Prithvirajan married the daughter of the appellant. The said marriage took place against the wishes of the appellant and his family, due to which enmity arouse between the appellant and the deceased. After marriage, the deceased and his wife Sharmila were living in front of the house of appellant in the same street. That being so, 3 days prior to the date of occurrence on 08.03.2009, due to the removal of thali, the daughter of the appellant became angry with the deceased and came to the father's house. On 12.03.2009, at about 19.00 hours, the deceased went to the appellant house and requested the appellant to send his wife. The request made by the deceased was refused by the appellant and his son. So, the deceased abused then in a filthy language. At that time A1 armed with a spade handle and his son A2 armed with an iron pipe, assaulted the deceased and they repeatedly attacked the deceased and caused multiple fatal injuries.
