IQBAL Vs. STATE OF KERALA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) The challenge in this appeal is to the judgment of the learned Single Judge of Kerala High Court dismissing the appeal filed by the appellant, while directing the acquittal of the co-accused. Both the accused were convicted by the learned IInd Additional Assistant Sessions Judge, Thrissur for offences punishable under Sections 366A and 376 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short 'IPC').

(3.) Custodial sentence of two years and fine of Rs.10,000/- with default stipulation, sentences of three years and fine of Rs.3,000/-were with default stipulation for the offences punishable under Sections 376 and 366A read with Section 34 IPC respectively.