that after the death of her mother ‘X’, aged about 12/13 years, lived with her step father and step brothers. They started committing rape with the prosecutrix. ‘X’ disclosed the fact to one Sunita, a social worker who brought it to the notice of Mrs.Faruqqi and Mrs.Nirmal Sharma of National Federation of Indian Woman. On the statement of the victim FIR under Section 376 Cr.P.C. was registered at Police Station S.N.Puri. Her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. was recorded. The statements of the witnesses well conversant with the facts were recorded. After completion of investigation, a Charge-sheet under Sections 376/506 IPC was submitted against the appellant and co-convict. The prosecution examined 11 witnesses to establish the appellant’s guilt. In the statement recorded under Section 313 Cr.P.C, the appellant denied his involvement in the offence. The trial resulted in his conviction under Sections 376/506 IPC. Being aggrieved and dissatisfied, the appeal has been preferred by the appellant.