O R D E R

1. Leave granted.

2. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

3. This appeal arises from an order dated 13.06.2025 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh whereby the Regular Bail prayer of the appellant in connection with FIR No.

492/2024 has been rejected.

4. The submission of the learned Counsel for the appellant is that there is a dispute regarding the prosecutrix being a minor. She Signature Not Verified herself in her First Information Report Digitally signed by CHETAN ARORA Date: 2025.10.18 Reason: disclosed her age 17 years 11 months and 13 days. It has been submitted that in such circumstances, the appellant who has suffered incarceration since 16.11.2024, pending trial, is entitled to be released on bail particularly when the tenor of allegations reflects a relationship between the prosecutrix and the appellant.

5. The learned counsel for the State- Respondent has opposed the prayer for bail by submitting that trial is at an advance stage.

6. Without expressing opinion on the merits of the allegations but having regard to the age of the victim and the fact that appellant has suffered pending