ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 06-12-2025

None appears on behalf of the appellant. The present matter is pending consideration for near about 21 years.

2. It has been requested and Ms. Pooja Prasad (E No.1441/22D/1634/2019), learned counsel, has shown her willingness to assist as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

3. Accordingly, learned counsel Ms. Pooja Prasad (E No.1441/22D/1634/2019) has been appointed as Amicus Curiae in the present matter.

4. Heard learned Amicus Curiae appearing for the appellant and learned A.P.P. for the State.

5. The name of informant and victim have not been disclosed in the present judgment to protect the prestige and dignity of the victim.

6. The present appeal has been directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 23.09.2004 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court No.5, Motihari in S.Tr. No. 189/1988 and 12/2002 whereby and whereunder appellant has been convicted for the offence punishable under Sections 363 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code and he has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years and a fine of Rs. 2000/- (two thousand) each and in default of payment of fine, appellant has to undergo a