PATNA, India, Oct. 28 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Oct. 7:

Heard learned counsel for the appellant, learned Amicus Curiae and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State. We appreciate that learned Amicus Curiae has rendered his services pro-bono.

2. Though the informant-victim has entered her appearance by filing Vakalatanama and the name of Advocate is appearing in the daily cause list but no one appeared on her behalf to oppose the appeal.

3. This appeal has been preferred for setting aside the judgment of conviction dated 05.01.2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'impugned judgment') and the order of sentence dated 18.01.2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'impugned order') passed by learned Additiona...