JUDGMENT :

NAVNEET KUMAR, J.

1. This appeal is preferred against the Judgment of Conviction dated 28.04.2006 and order of sentence dated 29.04.2006 passed by the learned 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Latehar whereby the accused appellant has been convicted for the offence punishable under Section 384, 353, 504 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3(i)(x) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and sentenced to undergo R.I. for three years under Section 384 of the Indian Penal code, further imprisonment for two years under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code and further he was directed to undergo imprisonment for two years under Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code and rigorous imprisonment for three years under Section 3(i)(x) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and a fine of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees five thousand) and in its default of payment of fine the appellant was further directed to undergo simple imprisonment for six months. It has further been directed that 50 per cent of the fine amount so paid by the accused shall go to the complainant/informant.

2. The prosecution case arose in the wake of written report dated 05.06.2003 of the informant Si