Arun Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail applicant seeking regular bail in a POCSO and IPC case alleging sexual assault on a minor on false pretext of marriage. The Delhi High Court rejected the application holding no ground for bail at the stage where the prosecutrix’s cross-examination is pending, noting the victim is 17 years old.
What did the court decide?
None. Bail application rejected; application disposed of.
What the court decided
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- IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
- BAIL APPLN. 270/2024
- ARUN KUMAR ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Varun Katiyal and Mr. Nakul Kumar, Advocates
- versus
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI ..... Respondent Through: Mr. Satish Kumar, APP for the State with SI Ankita Singh, P.S. Pul Prahladpur, Delhi
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
- O R D E R
- % 23.01.2024
CRL.M.A. 2142/2024 (exemption)
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the applicant accused in a case alleging sexual assault on a minor under false promise of marriage.
Whether the applicant has established sufficient grounds for grant of bail at this stage given the pending cross-examination of the prosecutrix.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Arun Kumar
- respondent
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
Coram
Swarana Kanta Sharma
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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