It is contended by learned counsel for the applicant that FIR was lodged by the mother of the victim on 06.10.2022 with regard to an alleged incident dated 02.10.2022 against the applicant with the allegation inter alia that the applicant has enticed away his daughter with the help of his other family members. Referring to the statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. of the victim, it is argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the victim has not supported the prosecution case and she has clearly stated that she was in deep love with the applicant and when her father came to know about her affairs with the applicant, she was beaten and scolded and, therefore, on 02.10.2022 she left her house with the applicant and had gone to Maihar, from where they had gone to Surat where they started living as husband and wife. Physical relation was also made with their consent and that false FIR has been lodged by her mother. It is also argued that as per High School Certificate, the victim was aged about 17 years and three months, which is near to major and at present she is living in the house of the applicant and in case the applicant is released on bail, he will marry her.
