JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Criminal Appeal filed under Section 374(2) of Criminal Procedure Code, against the judgment dated 13.03.2015 passed in Special S.C.No.7 of 2014 on the file of Magalir Neethi Mandram (Fast Track Mahila Court) Erode and acquit the appellant / accused from the offence charged.)

R. Sakthivel, J.

1. The appellant is the sole accused in Spl.S.C.No.7 of 2014 on the file of the learned District Judge, Sessions Court, Magalir Neethi Mandram (Fast Track Mahila Court), Erode. He stood charged for offences under Section 370 (4) of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) [hereinafter referred to as “IPC” for the sake of brevity]. and Section 4 read with 18 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (hereinafter referred to as “POCSO Act” for the sake of brevity). By judgment dated 13.03.2015, the trial Court convicted him under all the charges and sentenced him to undergo Imprisonment for Life with a fine of Rs.100/-, in default of payment of fine, further undergo six months simple imprisonment under Section 370(4) of IPC; and to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.100/-, in default of payment of fine, further undergo six months simple impriso