BHOLE SHARMA Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Sri Rajarshi Gupta, learned Amicus Curiae for the appellant and Sri Rajeev Kumar Mishra, learned A.G.A. for the State.

(2.) This appeal has been directed against the final judgment dated 5.9.2008 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, S.C. and S.T. Act, Ghaziabad in S.S.T. no.1733/05, (State v. Bhole Sharma) , whereby Additional Sessions Judge after proceedings convicted the accused/appellant for offence punishable under Section 376 I.P.C. and Section 3 (2) v S.C. and S.T. Act for raping the minor girl of seven years old, who belongs to scheduled caste. The accused/appellant was sentenced for life imprisonment and also fine of Rs. 5,000/- for the offence punishable under Section 376 I.P.C. and Section 3(2) v of the S.C. and S.T. Act. In default of payment of fine of Rs. 5000/- he shall undergo further three months imprisonment.

(3.) Brief facts of the case.