LAWS(HPH)-2020-12-27

OM PRAKASH Vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Decided On December 14, 2020
OM PRAKASH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The matter is taken up through video conference.

(2.) The present bail application has been maintained by the petitioner under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking his release in case FIR No. 30 of 2020, dated 17.08.2020, under Section 376AB IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, registered in Women Police Station Baddi, District Solan, H.P.

(3.) As per the averments made in the petition, the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He is neither in a position to tamper with the prosecution evidence nor in a position to flee from justice. No fruitful purpose will be served by keeping him behind the bars for an unlimited period, so he be released on bail.