(1.) This is the first bail application filed by the applicant under Sec. 439 of the Cr.P.C.
(2.) The applicant is in custody since 30.11.2021 in connection with Crime No.303/2019 registered at P.S. Athner, District-Betul (MP) for the offence punishable under Sections 354, 456, 457, 506, 506 (Part-II) of the Indian Penal Code and also under Sec. 7, 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
(3.) As per the prosecution case, it is alleged that the applicant tried to outrage the modesty of the minor prosecutrix.