KOMMARAJULA NARASAIAH Vs. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner along with another accused was tried for the offences under Sections 366-A and 376 Indian Penal Code. Both of them were however acquitted under Section 366-A but the petitioner was convicted for the offence punishable under Section 376 Indian Penal Code by the Assistant Sessions Judge, Jangaon and was sentenced to seven years' RI as also to a fine of Rs. 500. 00. On default in payment of fine he was to undergo a further two months' simple imprisonment.

(2.) The petitioner preferred an appeal. The learned Sessions Judge, warangal who disposed of the appeal on 15/10/1996 reduced the sentence from seven years to five years. The reasons for reducing the sentence set out in the judgment by the learned Sessions Judge are as under:

(3.) Revision filed by the petitioner was dismissed by the High Court by the impugned judgment dated 11/12/1998.