ASHOK Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The present application is filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the applicant for regular bail in connection with an FIR being C.R.No.I-33 of 2019 registered with Songadh Police Station, District: Bhavnagar for the offences under Sections 363, 366 and 376(2)(J)(N) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 18, 6 and 10 of the POCSO Act.

(2.) Learned advocate for the applicant submits that considering the nature of allegations, role attributed to the applicant, the applicant may be enlarged on regular bail by imposing suitable conditions.

(3.) Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State has opposed grant of regular bail looking to the nature and gravity of the offence.