(1.) The instant appeal under Sec. 378 CrPC has been preferred by the appellant Idan Ram Soni, the complainant (victim's father), for assailing the judgment dtd. 17/1/2020 passed by the learned Special Judge, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Jodhpur District in Sessions Case No.78/2018, whereby the learned trial court acquitted the respondent Bhagirath Singh from the offences punishable under Ss. 363, 366-A, 376 IPC and Sec. 3 read with Sec. 4 of the POCSO Act and acquitted respondent Ranu Singh from the offences punishable under Ss. 363 and 366-A IPC.
(2.) Briefly stated facts relevant and essential for disposal of the appeal are noted hereinbelow:-