ANGREJ SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) ANGREZ Singh, Kuldeep Singh appellants (hereinafter referred to as the accused) faced trial under Sections 366 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as 'IPC'). Consequently, they were convicted and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of three year and to pay a fine of Rs. 2000/- each under Section 366 IPC and rigorous imprisonment for five years and to pay fine of Rs. 5000/- each under Section 376 IPC. In default of payment of fine, the corresponding sentence was also awarded by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jalandhar against both the accused. It was further ordered that out of the fine, if recovered, a sum of Rs. 10,000/- shall be paid to the prosecutrix, on account of compensation.

(2.) SINCE the third accused namely Bhupinder Singh had expired during trial, therefore, proceedings against him stood abated.

(3.) AFTER charge was framed against all the three accused, Bhupinder Singh accused expired, therefore, accused Angrej Singh and Kuldeep Singh faced trial. Both the accused denied the charges framed against them and pleaded their innocence.