28-07-2026
01. Through the medium of the present application, the
applicant/appellant is seeking suspension of sentence.
02. The appellant has challenged the impugned judgment of conviction
dated 23.10.2025, passed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Shopian, in a
case arising out of FIR No. 150/2022, registered with Police Station Zainapora,
for the commission of offences under Sections 366 IPC and 3/4, 17 of the POCSO
Act. Vide the impugned judgment, the appellant has been convicted for the
commission offences under Section 363 IPC and Section 17 of the POCSO Act.
In proof of the offence under Section 363 IPC, the appellant has been sentenced
to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of five years and to pay a fine of
₹5,000, whereas in proof of the commission of offence under Section 17 of the
POCSO Act, he has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period
of five years and to pay a fine of ₹10,000. Both the sentences have been directed
to run concurrently.
