JUDGMENT :

Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, J.

1. The present appeal is directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 04.05.2006 passed by learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Pakur in Sessions Case No.116 of 2005 whereby and whereunder, the appellant has been held guilty for the offences under section 366A of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo R.I. of 6 years along with fine of Rs.2.000/- and further held guilty for the offence under section 376 of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo R.I. of 7 years along with fine of Rs.3,000/- with default stipulation. Both sentences are directed to run concurrently.

FACTUAL MATRIX

2. Factual matrix giving rise to this appeal is that on 14.04.2005, the informant had gone to Heramanpur Hatia along with his wife and returned in the evening at about 6:00 PM, then he came to know that his minor daughter aged about 14 years has been kidnapped by the co-villager Chand Turi and his friend Jisu Kisku on motorcycle with intention to commit illicit intercourse with her.

3. On the basis of written report of the informant, Littipara P.S. Case No.21 of 2005 was registered for the offence under section 366A of IPC . After compl