Procedure. From a perusal of the said statement, it appears that the applicant, aged 20 years, was her neighbour and was residing alone. She has stated that since the applicant was her neighbour, they met each other and their friendship developed into a love affair. She has further stated that on 8th April 2018, the applicant was going back to his village, pursuant to which, she decided to accompany the applicant. She has stated that on 9th April 2018, she disclosed to her mother and sister that she was going to school and instead went to Boisar Railway Station, where the applicant was waiting to board the train. She has stated that the applicant, on seeing her, told her to go home, however, she refused and insisted to go along with the applicant. She has stated that on the way to Surat, she called her father and informed him that she was with the applicant and that her father asked her to return home, however, she refused. She has stated that from Surat, apprehending that her parents would find out where she was, they decided to go to Jabalpur. She has stated that on reaching Jabalpur, the applicant's grandparents refused to take them home and asked the applicant to drop the prosecutrix to her parents' house. She has further stated that they resided in a place close-by and performed marriage in the presence of a Pandit, pursuant to which, they had physical relations.
