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IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Ramesh Sinha, CJ, Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, J
Rajendra Kumar Banjare – Appellant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh – Respondent
Judgment on Board
Per, Ramesh Sinha, CJ.
1 Though the matter was listed for orders on application for suspension of sentence and grant of bail to the appellant, however, despite service of notice none appears on behalf of victim/complainant, therefore, this court proceeds to hear the matter finally.
2 The present appeal has been filed against the impugned judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 14.10.2024 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, FTSC, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (in short POCSO Act) Balod, District Balod, in Special Criminal Case (POCSO) No.51/2022, whereby the appellant has been convicted and sentenced as under :
| Conviction Under Section | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 363 of IPC | R.I. for 5 years with fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default of payment of fine, additional R.I. for six months. |
| 366 of IPC | R.I. for 7 years with fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default of payment of fine, additional R.I. for six months. |
| 6 of POCSO Act | R.I. for 20 years with fine of Rs. 1000/-, in default of payment of fine, additional R.I. for six months. |
All the sentences are directed to run concurrently.
3 Brief facts of the case are that, on 15.04.2022 the mother of victim, PW-3 lodg
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