JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. Prashant Kumar Rahul, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs. Vandana Singh, learned Sr. S.C.-III, learned counsel for the State.

2. This petition has been heard through Video Conferencing in view of the guidelines of the High Court taking into account the situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. None of the parties have complained about any technical snag of audio-video and with their consent this matter has been heard.

3. This criminal miscellaneous petition has been filed for quashing of the order dated 16.06.2020, passed by the learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Latehar, whereby by way of invoking power under Section 18(3) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, transferred the trial of the case to the learned Children’s Court, Latehar and also for quashing of the order dated 29.01.2021, whereby the surrender-cum-bail petition, filed by the petitioner has been rejected. The prayer for quashing of the order dated 03.02.2021 has also been made, by which, charge has been re-framed under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (herei