RAJU DAS Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against a judgment and order dated 16th of March, 2006 and 17th of March, 2006 respectively passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-I, Krishnanagar, Nadia in Sessions Trial No.XIII (March), 2005 arising out of Sessions Case No.7 (10) 2004. By the impugned judgment and order the learned Trial Judge convicted the present appellant under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced him to suffer rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and also to pay a fine of Rs.2000/-, in default, to suffer R. I. for four months.

(2.) The prosecution case may be summarized as follows:-

(3.) On the basis of said written complaint Nakashipara P. S. case No.90/04 dated 18th April, 2004 under Sections 376/417 of the Indian Penal Code was initiated. After investigation I. O. submitted charge sheet against the accused under Section 376/417 of the Indian Penal Code. Charges were accordingly framed and accused faced trial.