JUDGMENT

K. V. Jayakumar, J.

This appeal is preferred by the sole accused in S.C. No.258/2013 of the Additional Sessions Court-I (Special Court), Pathanamthitta. The appellant stood for trial for the offences punishable under Sections 449 , 394, 397, 376, 201 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code .

2. The learned Sessions Judge found the accused guilty of the offences punishable under Sections 449 , 394, 397, 201 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code , convicted and sentenced him in the following manner:

1. Imprisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 50,000/- with a default clause under Section 302 IPC .

2. Rigorous imprisonment for a period of five years and to pay a fine of Rs. 5,000/- with a default clause under Sections 449 and 394 of IPC each.

3. Rigorous imprisonment for a period of seven years and to pay a fine of Rs. 5,000/- with a default clause under Section 397 of IPC .

4. Rigorous imprisonment for a period of three years and to pay a fine of Rs. 3,000/- with a default clause under Section 201 of IPC .

However, he was acquitted of the offence punishable under Section 376 IPC . It is further directed that the substantive sentences of imprisonment shall run concurrently.

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