This is a bail application under CrPC Sec. 439 in a case involving offences under IPC and POCSO. The High Court dismissed the plea, rejecting the applicant's claim that the prosecutrix was major. The Court found insufficient grounds to release the accused given the nature of allegations and the prosecutrix's minor status.
Bail application rejected.
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2024:CGHC:47597
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MCRC No. 4056 of 2024
Navendra Kahar S/o Harishchandra Kahar Aged About 22 Years R/o Ward No. 04 Kodhipara Navapara, Thana- Gobra Navapara, District- Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
... Applicant
versus
State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Gobra Navapara, District- Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
... Respondent
(Cause title taken from Case Information System)
For Applicant : Ms. Anjali Pradhan, Advocate For Respondent/State : Mr. Soumitra Kesharwani, Panel Lawyer
Hon'ble Shri Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal
Order on Board
03/12/2024
VEDPRAKASHDEWANGAN Digitallysigned byVEDPRAKASHDEWANGANDate:2024.12.1011:38:23+0530
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during the investigation, further considering the age of the prosecutrix, I am not inclined to release the applicant on bail.
Sd/(Ravindra Kumar Agrawal) Judge
ved
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant is entitled to be released on regular bail despite the nature of serious allegations involving a minor girl.
Whether the evidence regarding the age of the prosecutrix and the circumstances of her exploitation precludes bail.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Navendra Kahar
State Of Chhattisgarh
Ravindra Kumar Agrawal
As recorded by the court registry
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