Raju v. State of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail; Bail Appln. 30/2026; FIR 166/2025; P.S. Seemapuri; Section 6 POCSO Act; Sections 137(2) and 65(1) BNS 2023; corresponding Sections 363/376(3) IPC; Section 164 Cr.P.C.; Section 183 BNSS 2023 statement; minor prosecutrix aged 16; consensual elopement; Prayagraj marriage; boyfriend; charges framed; child-victim examined; cross-examination admission of physical relationship; Nominal Roll; custody since 18.03.2025; clean antecedents; age 21; no likelihood of early completion of trial; personal bond Rs. 25,000/- with one surety; bail conditions; mobile number to I.O.; no witness contact; Delhi High Court; Justice Manoj Jain; 17.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Release on regular bail on furnishing personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of like amount, subject to satisfaction of learned Trial Court/CJM/Duty Magistrate, with conditions of not contacting/influencing witnesses till completion of trial and providing an active mobile number to the I.O.; copy of order to be sent to the concerned Court and Jail Superintendent.