JUDGMENT (ORAL)

Ashwani Kumar Singh, J.—Though the appellant has given full description in the appeal, it would be inappropriate to disclose his identity in view of the statutory provisions prescribed under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (for short ‘the Act of 2015’). He is being referred to in the cause title as Taslim. Similarly, the name of the victim, a minor girl, aged 4 years and her mother is also changed as Nazia and Nargis because name and identity of victims of rape and sexual assault cannot be discussed even in a remotest manner.

2. Registry while uploading the order on the website shall also ensure that the cause title is reflected in the similar manner.

3. The sole appellant Taslim has been convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 363, 376AB, 302, 201 of the Indian Penal Code (for short ‘IPC’) as well as 4, 6 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (for short ‘POCSO Act’) by the learned Additional Sessions Judgecum- Special Judge, Siwan (hereinafter referred to as ‘Trial Cou