Chakradhari Sharan Singh, J. – The appellant has preferred this appeal under Section 374(2) of the Cr.P.C. putting to challenge the judgment of conviction dated 14.12.2017 and the order of sentence dated 19.12.2017, passed by the learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge cum Special Judge POCSO Act, East Champaran, Motihari, in POCSO Trial No. 25 of 2017 (arising out of Sugauli P.S. Case No. 326 of 2013), whereby the sole appellant has been convicted and sentenced as under: –

2. Both the sentences have been ordered to run concurrently.

3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant, after some arguments, has submitted that without entering into the legality of the finding of conviction recorded by the trial court, this Court may with compassion consider the appellant's case on the point of sentence. He has submitted that the appellant has already remained in custod