(1.) This is an application seeking regular bail filed under Sec. 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
(2.) Petitioner is the first accused in Crime No.478/2022 of Kilikolloor Police Station, Kollam alleging offences under Ss. 354, 354D, 366A, 370 and 376(3) r/w Sec. 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sec. 4 r/w Sec. 3(a), 3(b), Sec. 8 r/w Sec. 7 and Sec. 12 r/w Sec. 11(iv) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
(3.) According to the prosecution, on 2/5/2022, petitioner took the victim, aged 15 years, to a house near NS hospital and inserted his finger into her vagina and thereby committed the offences alleged against him.