ORDER

This is an application for regular bail.

2. Petitioner is the accused in Crime No.332/2022 of Pavaratty police station, alleging commission of offences under Sections 354A(I)(i) and 354(c) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 12 r/w. 11(iv) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

3. Allegation against the petitioner is that on 23.03.2022, at about 06.15 pm, the petitioner peeped into the bath room while the victim aged 12 years was taking a shower and thereby, he committed the offences alleged against him.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is absolutely innocent in the matter. It is submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated on the basis of some misunderstanding. It is submitted that the petitioner has been in custody for 43 days and his continued detention is not necessary in the facts and circumstances of the case.

5. Learned Public Prosecutor pointed out the facts and circumstances of the case and submitted that the petitioner is the neighbour of the victim girl and grant of bail to the petitioner must be on strict conditions to ensure that he does not intimidate the victim in any manner.

6. Having regard t