Manoj Kumar Yadav v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

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06.11.2024

¶1The learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State, at the outset, submits that the prosecution evidence has almost come to an end.

¶2He submits that the entire trial is likely to get over within a period of five to six months.

¶3The FIR was registered way back in the year 2015. The chargesheet was also filed way back in the year 2022. Petitioner had been absconding and was finally arrested on 22.08.2022.

¶4Section 35 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ('POCSO') provides expeditious disposal of the case which involves offences under POCSO Act.

¶5Considering that the trial has almost at fag end, this Court does not consider it apposite to entertain the present application This is a digitally signed order. at this stage.

¶6The applicant is at liberty to file an application afresh if the trial does not conclude within a period of six months.

¶7The application is disposed of with the aforesaid observation. AMIT MAHAJAN, J NOVEMBER 6, 2024 'Aman' This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 3764/2024 & CRL.M.A. 31267/2024 MANOJ KUMAR YADAV .....Applicant Through: Mr. Sundheshwar Lal, Advocate. versus STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Naresh Kumar Chahar, APP for the State. Mr. Suraj Rajput, Advocate for Complainant. SI Roopa (P.S. GTB Enclave). CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN