J U D G M E N T

The Appellant/A2 who was found guilty of offence under Section 414 of I.P.C and sentenced to undergo 3 years R.I and to pay fine of Rs.5,000/- in default 6 months R.I., has preferred the present appeal.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, on 03.12.2009 at about

2.00a.m., one Thillainathan trespassed into the house of Anandhi. He broke open the almirah and robbed two pairs of studs and one ladies ring worth totally 2½ gold sovereign. When Anandhi woke up and raised alarm, the said Thillainathan attacked her with Aruval on her head and caused grievous injury. Thereafter, Thillainathan also took away the Nokia cellphone and left the house of Anandhi with stolen jewels and cellphone. Thillainathan, later entrusted the stolen properties to Rajan @ Natarajan, who is the present appellant herein.

3. Rajan @ Natarjan knowing well that they are properties stolen received them and promised Thillainathan to encash the same and share the money. Accordingly, the said Rajan@Natarajan pledged the stud with one P.Kannadasan. Sold the cellphone to one G.Manokaran.

4. The respondent police, on enquiry, took up the complaint of Malliga mother of Anandhi. On completion of investigation,