1. By way of this appeal filed under Section 374(2) Cr.P.C., the appellant assails the judgment dated 29th November, 2016 and order on sentence dated 5th December, 2016 whereby the appellant has been convicted for committing the offence punishable under Section 363/366 of IPC & Section 6 of POCSO Act and sentenced as under:-

(i)	Under Section 363 IPC	R.I. for a period of 3 years with fine of Rs. 3,000/- and in default, to undergo SI for fifteen days
(ii)	Under Section 366 IPC	R.I. for a period of 5 years with fine of Rs. 3,000/- and in default, to undergo SI for fifteen days
(iii)	Under Section 6 of POCSO Act	R.I. for a period of 10 years with fine of Rs. 5,000/- and in default, to undergo SI for one month

All the sentences were directed to run concurrently

2. The facts which are relevant for adjudication of the present appeal are that on 15th December, 2012 DD entry No.32-A was lodged on the complaint of Sh.Yudhister Kumar, who personally visited Police Station Ranhola and informed that his daughter ‘