(1.) HEARD both sides.
(2.) AGGRIEVED by recording of conviction for the offence punishable under Section 376 read with 511 of Indian Penal Code and consequential sentence to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years and to pay a fine of Rs. 1,000/ -, present appeal is preferred by the original accused.
(3.) A .P.I. - Kisan Gawali, PW 9, conducted the investigation. He drew panchnama of the spot of occurrence. He arrested present appellant and seized his clothes. The clothes of the victim were also seized. The victim was sent for medico -legal examination. The appellant was also sent for the medico -legal examination on 10th October, 1997. Statement of the relevant witnesses, including that of the victim and her mother were recorded. The relevant property was sent to the C.A. The C.A. report was collected and charge sheet came to be filed.