I

Introduction

II

Bail Jurisdiction : Scope

III

Facts

IV

Submissions of learned counsels

V

Age of victim: Section 164-A of Cr.P.C., Section 27 of POCSO Act, Judgements in Monish Vs. State of U.P. and others; Aman @ Vansh v. State of U.P. and 3 others; Atul Mishra v. State of U.P. and 3 others.

VI

Judgement in Pradeep Kumar Chauhan and another v. State of U.P. and 3 others: Non

applicability to police investigations into POCSO Act offences

VII

Conclusions & Directions

VIII

Order on Bail Application

IX

Post Script and Directions

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Appendix