(1.) Challenge is to the judgment and order dated 29.9.2016 rendered by the Additional Sessions Judge, Yavatmal in Sessions Trial 41 of 2014, by and under which the appellant - accused is convicted for offence punishable under section 376(2)(j)(l)(n) of the Indian Penal Code (" IPC " for short) and is sentenced to suffer rigorous imprisonment for ten years and to payment of fine of Rs.4,000/-
(2.) Heard Shri R.D. Hazare, the learned counsel for the accused and Shri V.P. Maldhure, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent / State.
(3.) Prosecution case :