LAWS(MPH)-2023-1-129

JITENDRA JATAV Vs. STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Decided On January 13, 2023
Jitendra Jatav Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The appellant has preferred this appeal under Sec. 374 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) (for brevity 'Cr.P.C.') being aggrieved by the judgment dtd. 07/11/2022 passed by the Court of Special Judge (POCSO Act), Datia in Special Case No.10/2020, whereby the appellant has been convicted for the offences punishable under Ss. 363, 366, 376(1) of Indian Penal Code (for brevity 'IPC') and under Ss. 3/4 and 5(j)(ii)/6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (for brevity 'POCSO Act') and in view of the provisions of Sec. 42 of POCSO Act, 2012, sentenced him as under:-

(2.) The prosecution case in brief is as follows:-

(3.) Learned Trial Court considering the material prima facie available on record framed charges under Ss. 363, 366, 376(2)(n) of IPC and Ss. 5(L)/6, 5(j)(ii)/6 of POCSO Act against the appellant, who abjured guilt and prayed for trial.