JUDGMENT :

1.This appeal arises out of the Judgment passed in S.C.No.115 of 2017 dated 23.11.2022 on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila Court, Virudhunagar District @ Srivilliputhur, thereby convicting the appellant for the offences punishable under Sections 302 and 364 of I.P.C.

3.On the date of occurrence ie., on 11.04.2017, when the deceased went by bus to Mary Jenova Hospital, Srivilliputhur, for work, the accused followed the bus in his two wheeler and called the deceased to come to VPM Jewellery shop, Srivilliputhur at about 01.15 p.m. He brainwashed her, telling her that she was going to marry someone else anyway, and that until then, they could continue to chat. He compelled her to board his motorcycle and took her to Periyakulam Kanmai. Thereafter, he stopped the vehicle and compelled the deceased to marry him. It was