CRM-M-11169-2025 -1- 215 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-11169-2025 Date of Decision:- 02.07.2025 Ankit ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present:- Mr. Rishi Lal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Aditi Girdhar, AAG, Haryana. **** AMARJOT BHATTI, J.(Oral) 1. Petitioner – Ankit has filed 2nd petition under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 17 dated 30.03.2024 (Annexure P-1) under Section 6, 10, 12 & 18 of POCSO Act and Section 506 of IPC registered at Police Station Women, Panipat. 2. Facts of the case are that complainant gave her statement that she is mother of two sons and two daughters. One of her daughter namely ‘N’ age 11 years is dumb. On 30.03.2024, she was present in the house alongwith her husband and her daughter. At about 08:00-08:30 am, Ankit took away her daughter in a vacant room of Electricity Department by giving her some allurement. When she did not find her daughter at home, she started searching for her. She came out in search of her daughter and saw Ankit removing clothes of her daughter and was trying to do wrongful act with her. On alarm raised by her, he ran away and he also threatened to kill. She disclosed about the occurrence to her husband. They tried to LALIT SHARMA 2025.07.04 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-11169-2025 -2- search Ankit but could not find him. Ultimately, matter was reported to police. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner argued that all allegations levelled against him are false. There was no forcible act done with said victim. Medical record of victim is Annexure P-2. He was arrested by police on 30.03.2024 and since then he is behind the bars. Challan is already presented. He is ready to abide by terms and conditions of bail order. Therefore, his regular bail petition may be allowed. Earlier, he had filed bail petition bearing CRM-M No. 42647 of 2024, which was withdrawn on 24.09.2024. 4. Bail petition is opposed by learned counsel representing State. Detailed status report has been filed confirming the facts narrated in FIR. It is pointed out that at the time of alleged occurrence, victim was less than 11 years of age and as per Disability Certificate, she is 90% disabled. Copy of Birth Certificate of victim is Annexure R-4. During investigation, victim was taken for medical examination. Copy of MLR is Annexure R-1. Statement of mother was recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C, which is Annexure R-2. After completion of investigation, challan was prepared and presented in Court on 03.05.2024. Charges were already framed on 15.05.2024. Out of 17 prosecution witnesses, 09 witnesses have been examined. Complainant has fully supported prosecution case. Considering the gravity of offence, petitioner is not entitled to regular bail. 5. I have considered the aforesaid factual position. As per facts referred above, present petitioner sexually abused minor victim who was less than 11 years of age and was also suffering from disability. Challan in LALIT SHARMA 2025.07.04 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-11169-2025 -3- this case is already presented and after framing of charge-sheet on 15.05.2024, 09 prosecution witnesses have already been examined. Therefore, trial is going at a good pace. Considering the gravity of offence and specific allegations, I do not find a fit case for grant of regular bail and present petition filed by petitioner Ankit is, accordingly, dismissed. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well. 02.07.2025 (AMARJOT BHATTI) lalit JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No LALIT SHARMA 2025.07.04 10:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document