Submission of the learned counsel for the applicant is that the first information report in the present case was lodged on 29.01.2017 by the father of the prosecutrix with the allegations that the applicant and other named unknown accused had kidnapped his minor daughter, who is aged about 19 years, after enticing her. It is further averred in the F.I.R. that the victim had taken Rs.50,000/- cash and some jewellery along with her. The victim was recovered by the police on 03.02.2017 and her medical examination was conducted on 04.02.2017. In the medical report, no marks of external injury was found present on the body of the victim at the time of examination. Her age as per the radiological examination was determined to be 18 years. It is submitted that in fact the applicant is the friend of co-accused Shakel with whom the victim was in love and they wanted to marry with each other but it was not acceptable to the first informant and her family members. The co-accused Shakel and the prosecutrix have also performed Nikah in Jaipur, copy of the Nikahnama has also been annexed as annexure-2 to the affidavit filed in support of the bail application. Lastly, it is submitted that under pressure from the first informant and other family members, the prosecutrix has levelled allegation of rape on the applicant and the co-accused Shakel in her statement recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. No useful purpose would be served of detaining him any further. There is no early prospect of conclusion of trial. So, the applicant, who is in jail since 18.07.2017, having no criminal history to his credit, deserves to be released on bail.
