Bail application in a POCSO case concerning alleged sexual assault on a nine-year-old neighbour by the applicant. The court held the delay in reporting not fatal given the child's age, found the allegations grave, noted the trial was at a nascent stage with the victim yet to be examined, and dismissed the bail application.
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RAJESH PASWAN .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Advocate
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Ms. Manjeet Arya, APP with IO SI Avanti, PS Lahori Gate Victim in person with Mr. Kavindra Kumar Gill, Advocate from DHC Legal Aid
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA
O R D E R
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the age of the victim was only 9 years, whereas, the applicant is a grown-up person, aged about 25 years. It is argued that the allegations qua the present applicant are grave and serious in nature, and therefore, he does not deserve the leniency of grant of bail.
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such an age, it is possible that the victim may not have understood as to what wrong was committed with her. The objective of the POCSO Act is to provide protection to the children from the offences of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the applicant should be granted bail in a POCSO case involving a 9-year-old victim despite delay in reporting and completion of investigation.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Rajesh Paswan
State NCT of Delhi
Ravinder Dudeja
As recorded by the court registry
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