Ilahi v. the State of Karnataka and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application by a school assistant teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor student under the POCSO Act. The court held the offence punishable but found no material that the petitioner would abscond or tamper, noting the investigation was substantially complete, and granted bail on conditions including no contact with the victim and cooperation with trial.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner ordered to be enlarged on bail subject to conditions, including furnishing surety, not threatening the victim or witnesses, and cooperating with the trial.