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DELHI HIGH COURT
RAJNISH BHATNAGAR
Bharat Abhilash – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of case details and allegations. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments for bail based on previous bail and family circumstances. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. arguments against bail highlighting seriousness of allegations. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. evaluation of victim's testimony and its implications. (Para 9) |
| 5. final decision on bail application. (Para 10 , 11) |
ORDER
(VIA VIDEO-CONFERENCING)
Rajnish Bhatnagar, J. The present bail application has been filed by the petitioner under Section 439 Cr.P.C. seeking bail in case FIR No. 115/2018 under Sections 376 /306/506/323/109 IPC read with Section 6 /17 of POCSO Act registered at Police Station Mianwali Nagar.
2. Briefly stated, the facts of the case are that on 11.04.2018, DD No. 41A was received at police station Pashim Vihar West and the same was marked to ASI regarding MLC No. 5743/2018 of prosecutrix from Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Mangol Puri, Delhi. It is alleged that the MLC of the prosecutrix was handed over to ASI in which doctor gave the alleged history of consumption of unknown compound and patient is drowsy and is unfit for statement. It is alleged that doctor gave a sealed exhibit of gastric leverage of prosecutrix with t
Bail applications under serious charges involving minors require strong grounds for grant, especially when testimony is ongoing and credibility is in question.
The gravity of the allegations and the impact of pandemic conditions on trial delays influenced the court's decision to dismiss the bail application.
Accused may be granted bail when there are significant delays in trial, provided there is no risk of evidence tampering, despite serious accusations and improvements in witness testimony.
POCSO Act - Grant of Bail - Improvement in the testimony of the victim.
The seriousness of the allegations and the pending testimony of the victim's parents were key factors in denying the bail application.
The court granted bail considering prolonged custody, the completion of witness examination, and the absence of necessity for further detention despite the severity of allegations.
The testimony of a minor victim in sexual assault cases is vital and can be sufficient for conviction, with the presumption of guilt resting on the accused under the POCSO Act.
The seriousness of the allegations, cooperation in the investigation, and verification of the victim's age are crucial factors in considering anticipatory bail applications.
The court considered the period of incarceration, completion of witness examination, and the lack of fruitful purpose in keeping the petitioner detained in prison as key factors in allowing the bail ....
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