1 Cri.BailAppln.No.1094/22­Ex.1 Order below Exh.1 in Cri. Bail Application No.1094/ 2022

Aakash Mansing Vasave .. Applicant Accused.

Vs.

The State of Maharashtra through PI Ambad Police St. .. Respondent. Nashik. (Cr. No. 378/2022)

Order below Exh. 1

1. The applicant/accused Aakash Mansing Vasave claims bail in C.R. No. 378/2022 for the offences punishable under Sections 363, 376(1), 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 4, 8 & 12 of the POCSO Act registered with Satpur Police Station, Nashik.

2.Heard Learned Advocate Shri A.A.Pinjari, for the applicant and learned A.P.P. Smt. Sangale for the State. The informant is present before the Court. Perused the papers of investigation.

3.It is the case of the prosecution that applicant induced minor victim, kidnapped her and sexually exploited her.

4.On perusal of record, it reveals that the missing report came to be lodged on 18.08.2022. It is mentioned therein that the minor victim left her house on her own at about 04.00 am. They took search of her but she was not found. Age of the victim is mentioned as 15 years. But there is no any prima facie evidence on record to show her age. She was present in the Court. She has no complaint against applicant­accused. There are no allegations against the accused that he has acted violently against the minor victim.

5.Howsoever it may be, it reveals from record that applicant came to be arrested on 24.08.2022. There is no any recovery or discovery as such remains from the applicant. According to ld. Advocate for the applicant, the applicant has no criminal antecedents.

He is a local resident and is ready to abide any conditions on grant of bail. Considering all these aspects, this Court is of the view that applicant can be released on bail by imposing certain conditions.

Hence the order.

:: O R D E R ::
1] The application is allowed.

2] Applicant­Accused Aakash Mansing Vasave arrested in C.R. No. 378/2022 for the offences punishable under Section 363, 376(1), 376(2) of the I.P.C. and under Sections 4, 8 & 12 of the POCSO Act registered with Ambad Police Station, Nashik be released on bail in the sum of Rs.15,000/­(Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with a surety in the like amount subject to following conditions :a] That he shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner.

b] Applicant is directed not to enter the area/vicinity where the victim resides till end of trial.

c] Applicant is directed to furnish his permanent address proof, mobile number.

Digitally signed by ADITEE ADITEE UDAY UDAY KADAM KADAM Date: 2022.09.13 17:37:38 – 0600 Nashik. (Aditee U. Kadam) Date : 13.09.2022. Additional Sessions Judge­2, Nashik. 3