JIYAN MANJHI Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD the parties.

(2.) THIS appeal arises against the judgment of conviction dated 25th June, 2002 and order of sentence dated 26th June, 2002 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Jamtara in Sessions Case No. 146 of 2001 (Dumka)/340 of 2001 whereby the learned trial Court convicted the appellant, abovenamed, for the offence under Sections 366 and 376, IPC and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years and to pay fine of Rs. 2,000/ - for the offence under Sections 366 and 376, IPC, each. In default of payment of fine, the learned trial Court further sentenced the appellant to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months for the offence under Sections 366 and 376, IPC, each, and all sentences shall run concurrently.

(3.) THE police investigated the case and finally submitted charge -sheet against the appellant for both the offence. The case of the appellant was committed to the Court of Sessions, wherein the appellant was charged under Sections 366 and 376, IPC on 7th July, 2001. The appellant pleaded not guilty and claimed false implication. The learned trial Court after examination of witnesses has found and held the appellant guilty under both sections and sentenced him, as stated above.