VIJAY BISHNOI
Rahul – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Vijay Bishnoi, J. - Heard learned counsel for the parties and also perused the material on record.
2. The petitioner has been arrested in FIR No.57/2021 of Police Station Bhadra, District Hanumangarh for the offences punishable under Sections 363, 366, 376(3) 376(2)(n) I.P.C. and Section 5(L)/6 of the POCSO Act. He has preferred this bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has falsely been implicated in this case. It is argued that as a matter of fact, the prosecutrix was in contact with the petitioner and she went with him as per her own free will. It is also argued that soon after recovery of the prosecutrix, her statements were recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. wherein she has not levelled allegation of sexual assault against the petitioner, but later on, under pressure of her family members she, in her statements recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C., has levelled false allegation of sexual assault against the petitioner. It is also submitted that charge sheet has been filed and trial of the case will take time.
4. Learned Public Prosecutor as well as the learned counsel for the complainant have oppos
The court established that bail can be granted under Section 439 Cr.P.C. when the circumstances warrant it, particularly in cases where the trial may be prolonged and the evidence is not immediately ....
The court established that the presence of evidence indicating a consensual relationship and the age of the prosecutrix at the time of the complaint are significant factors in determining bail in sex....
The court established that prior statements of the complainant indicating consent can significantly influence bail decisions in cases of alleged sexual assault.
Bail can be granted when there is no risk of influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence, especially in lengthy trials.
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting on the merits of the case.
The court may consider the material on record, absence of specific allegations, and compromise between the parties in deciding bail applications.
The court established that in the absence of strong evidence and with witnesses turning hostile, bail can be granted even in serious criminal cases.
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 ....
Sexual assault - Bail granted - Statement of prosecutirx was recorded wherein she had clearly stated that applicant did not do anything wrong with her - Nature of allegations, arguments advanced by l....
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