1. This appeal is directed against the impugned judgment and order of sentence dated 1.10.2002 and 3.10.2002 respectively, wherein the appellant has been convicted for the offence under Sections 354/451 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). For the offence under Section 354 of the IPC, he had been sentenced to undergo RI for a period of two years and to pay a fine of Rs. 10,000/- and in default of payment of fine to undergo SI for one year; for the offence under Section 451 of the IPC, he had been sentenced to undergo RI for a period of one year and to pay a fine of Rs. 40,000/- and in default of payment of fine to undergo SI for one year.

2. Nominal roll of the appellant reflects that as on the date when he was granted bail he had suffered incarceration for less than about 4 days. It has been noted that after the release of the appellant, he had not been appearing insptite of notice and even after coercive steps having been taken against him, he has not put in appearance. Learned amicus-curiae has assisted the Court.

3. Record discloses that the incident is dated 24.7.1999. At about 4:00-5:00 am in the morning an information vide DD No. 34 was received in Police post Raji