IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH

AT INDORE

BEFORE

HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE SANJEEV S KALGAONKAR

th

ON THE 5 OF JANUARY, 2026

MISC. CRIMINAL CASE No. 60434 of 2025

MANOHAR

Versus

THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Appearance:

Shri Krishnapal Singh Khichi, Advocate for the applicant.

Shri Aditya Garg, Govt. Advocate for the respondent/State.

ORDER defense of the applicant regarding consensual relationship. The alleged offence was not committed by the applicant. Learned counsel referring to the statement of victim recorded under Sections 183 of BNSS, 2023 contends that the victim had left her parental home at her own and went with the applicant. The determination of the age of the applicant during investigation is doubtful. The final report has been submitted on completion of investigation. The trial would take time to conclude. There is no likelihood of tampering with the evidence by the applicant for the reason that he is a labourer by profession and is not capable of influencing the witnesses. Jail incarceration is causing hardship to the young applicant and his family members. Applicant is ready to cooperate in the trial.

This first application has been filed by the applicant under Section 483 of

BNSS,