JUDGMENT :

S.G. Chattopadhyay, J.

1. This appeal under Section 374(2) Cr.P.C. is directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 27.06.2019 passed by the learned Special Judge, Dhalai Judicial District, Ambassa in case number (POCSO) 09 of 2016 whereby the convict appellant, Hiralal Roy @ Tinku was convicted and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 [ten] years and a fine of Rs. 15,000/- with default stipulation under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, in short, POCSO Act.

2. Victim's father [PW-2] lodged the written information to the Officer-in-Charge of Manu Police Station in Dhalai judicial district on 29.09.2015 at about 06.40 pm alleging inter alia that on 8th February, 2015 at about 10 o'clock in the morning, his 12 [twelve] years' old daughter [victim] went to the nearby river for taking bath. While she was returning home after taking bath, 24 [twenty four] years' old appellant caught hold of her daughter and dragged her into the jungle where he committed rape on her and framed a video of his overt act by his mobile. After the incidence, the appellant threatened the victim that in case she divulged the incidence