JUDGMENT :

P. VELMURUGAN, J.

1. This Criminal Appeal has been filed against the conviction and sentence imposed by the learned Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila, Krishnagiri in Special S.C. No. 60 of 2018, dated 05.09.2019.

2. The respondent Police have registered a case in Crime No. 15 of 2018, for offence under Sections 3, 4 and 18 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012 against the appellant on the complaint (Ex.P1) given by PW-1. After completing investigation, the respondent police laid a charge sheet before the learned Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila Court, Krishnagiri and the same was taken on file in Special S.C. No. 60 of 2018.

3. After completing the formalities under Section 207 Cr.P.C. since there was a prima-facie material to frame charges against the appellant, the learned Sessions Judge, farmed charges under Section 5(m) r/w 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012 (hereinafter referred to as ‘POCSO Act’).

4. After completing the trial and hearing the arguments advanced on either side and also considering the oral and documentary evidence, the trial Judge found the appellant guilty for offence punishable under Section 9(m) r/w 10 of POCS