1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The appellant was convicted for offences
punishable under Sections 493, 494 and 376 of the
Indian Penal Code, 18601 and was sentenced to
undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years.
3. The aforesaid conviction and sentence was
affirmed by the High Court.
4. The complainant, ‘Amandeep Kaur’ lodged an
FIR No.338 dated 19.09.2008 registered with Police
Station Tripari, Patiala against the appellant. The
complainant therein alleged that the appellant on
20.01.2006 married the complainant without
disclosing his earlier marital status which was
discovered by the complainant later. The appellant,
after marrying the complainant, had physical
relationship with her. The appellant by deceiving
the complainant committed rape upon her.