2025:JHHC:11176 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 864 of 2025 Bhawesh Mishra, aged about 59 years, S/o Yadu Nath Mishra, R/o House No. 695, Raj-Shree, War No. 23, Mansrowar, Road, P.O & P.S. Deoghar, Dist. Deoghar, (Jharkhand) … … Petitioner - Versus - The State of Jharkhand ... … Opposite Party ------ CORAM: - HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMBUJ NATH ----- For the Petitioner: M/s. R. S. Mazumdar, Sr. Advocate For the State : M/s. Nehala Sharmin, Spl.P.P --- 06/11.04.2025 Heard the Parties. Petitioner has been made an accused in connection with Jarmundi P.S. Case No. 62 of 2022 corresponding Special POCSO Case No. 15 of 2024, for the offences registered under Sections 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 10 of the POCSO Act, charge has been framed under sections 354A of the I.P.C., Sections 10/12 of the POCSO Act, pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge-I- Cum-Spl. Judge, POCSO Act, Dumka. The petitioner who is a teacher, on various occasions had physically assaulted the Victim, who was her student. It appears that the statement of the victim has been recorded during the trial and she has supported the prosecution case. It was submitted that the offence alleged is punishable for a maximum period of 3 to 5 years and the petitioner is in custody for about one year and four months. Regard being had to the facts and circumstance of the case and considering the nature of allegation; I am not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, his prayer for bail is hereby rejected at this stage. The petitioner, if so, advised may renew his prayer for bail after six months. (Ambuj Nath, J.) Saurabh uploaded