(1.) This is an application seeking regular bail filed under Sec. 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
(2.) Petitioner is the accused in Crime No.193/2022, of the Kodanad Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging offences under Ss. 354 and 376(2)(f) r/w Sec. 376(3) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and under Sec. 4(2) r/w Sec. 3(b), Sec. 5(n) r/w Ss. 6, 7 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexuual Offences Act, 2012.
(3.) The prosecution case is that on 20/2/2022, the petitioner, who is the uncle of the victim, inserted his finger into her vagina and pressed her breast and thereby, committed the offences alleged against him.