ORDER

This is first application filed by the applicant under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of regular bail who is in custody since 11.01.2022 relating to FIR No.250/2021 registered at Police Station Jawa District Rewa (M.P.) for the offences under Sections 363, 366, 120-B, 109, 376(2)(n), 376(3) of the IPC and Sections 5/6 r/w 17 of the POCSO Act.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant submitted that applicant is in jail since 11.01.2022. He has falsely been implicated in the case. Investigation is complete and charge sheet has been filed. Prosecutrix has been examined in the Court and now there is no chance that applicant will be able to influence the witness or tamper with evidence. Hence, he may be granted bail.

3. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the State opposed the application for grant of bail. It is submitted that prosecutrix is minor and less than 16 years of age. She has specifically stated that applicant has rapped on her. Hence, he may not be granted bail. 4. Heard the counsel for the parties. 5. Applicant is in jail since last more than two years. Prosecutrix has been examined in the Court and now there is no chance t