(1.) THIS appeal has been directed by the sole appellant named above against the judgment and order dated 23.2.1996 passed In ST No. 117 of 1985 by Sri Dilip Kumar Sinha, IInd Additional Sessions Judge, Hazaribagh whereby the appellant was found guilty for the offence punishable under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code and he was convicted and sentenced to undergo R.I. for five years.
(2.) THE prosecution case has arisen on the basis of the written report of informant Ganga Prasad, the father of alleged victim girl, Sunaina Devi lodged before the O/C Kuju O.R of Mandu P.S. on 13.10.1984 at 10.00 hours regarding the occurrence which is said to have taken place at 4.00 Oclock on 12.10.1984 at Village Topa, P.S. Mandu, District Hazaribagh.
(3.) IN course of investigation Sunaina aforesaid was recovered from the house of Sukra Oraon at Purana Ranchi, P.S. Kotwall, District -Ranchi.