(1.) This appeal of the accused arises out of the order of conviction and sentence passed by the 1st Additional Sessions and Special Judge, Chikkamagaluru in Special Case (PCSOA) No.7/2014 on 05.08.2015.
(2.) By the impugned judgment, the Trial Court has convicted the appellant for the offences punishable under Sections 341, 354, 504, 506 of I.P.C, Section 8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (for short 'POCSO Act') and Section 3 (1) (x) of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (for short 'SC/ST Act').
(3.) On 27.06.2016 this court admitted the appeal. Lower Court Records are received.