Deepak Dhamecha v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Second bail application dismissed — MCRC No. 1891 of 2024, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, order dated 18/04/2024 by Parth Prateem Sahu, J. Applicant Deepak Dhamecha; Crime No. 419 of 2019, P.S. Mungeli, District Mungeli (C.G.); offences: Sections 373, 366, 376, 506/34 IPC (per charge-sheet 366, 373, 376(2)(n), 506 part-II IPC), Sections 4 and 6 POCSO Act (charge-sheet: Section 6), Section 3(2)(v) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; minor victim allegedly lured on promise of work at house of Anshu Pandey, sexually exploited at Mungeli and Bilaspur, allegations of forcing her towards prostitution; nine accused registered, seven charge-sheeted, two absconding; applicant arrested 26.12.2023; first bail application dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to renew after victim's evidence; counsel claimed settlement motive (complaint re victim fleeing with Rs. 50,000/- cash) and acquittal of the seven charge-sheeted accused; bail refused — 'not a fit case'.