( 1 ) THERE were four accused in Crime No. 13/93 registered under secs. 366-A and 372 I. P. C. Two accused, being A-3 and A-4 were absconding, the charge was split and A-1 and A-2 were tried after committal. They were tried by Assistant Sessions judge, Eluru. A-1 was convicted for the offence under Section 366-A. I. P. C and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of ten years with fine of Rs. 200/-, in default of payment of fine she had to suffer further simple imprisonment for three months. She was also convicted for the offence under Section 372 I. P. C. and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of ten years with fine of Rs. 200/- and in default of payment of fine she was sentenced to suffer simple imprisonment for three months. A-2 was acquitted,

( 2 ) HEARD the learned Counsel for the appellant as well as the learned Publicprosecutor and the record was examined.

( 3 ) THE Prosecution levelled the following allegations against the accused:the de facto complainant Afzalunnisa alms Puthli Begum is the mother of the victim Shaik Ashia. She is resident of Tangellamudi, Eluru town. A-1 is also resident of the same area. A-2 is resident of Nawabpet, Eluru and he is working as N