IQBAL Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The instant appeal filed on behalf of the accused-appellant is directed against the judgment and orders dated 4th April, 2013 passed by Sri Sushil Kumar, Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, Bijnor in ST No. 68 of 2012 (State Vs. Iqbal) whereby the appellant was convicted under section 376 IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years and to pay fine of Rs. 50,000/-, 80% of the fine was directed to be paid to the victim.

(2.) Heard Sri Rajiv Sahani, Advocate learned counsel appearing for the appellant, Sri Shailendra Singh Rathore, Advocate, learned AGA for the State-respondent and perused the record.

(3.) The facts giving rise to the present appeal may be summarized as under: