REEMA SAINI 2026.05.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh 2 CRM-M-14168 of 2026 (O&M) efforts. Subsequently, on 19.07.2025, supplementary statement of the complainant was recorded that his minor daughter had been enticed and kidnapped by Suraj Singh son of Shankar Singh. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner was behind bars for the last 1 year. Petitioner and prosecutrix were a married couple and had a son. Considering the period of incarceration and the nature of relationship, petitioner, deserved to be released on bail. 4. Learned State counsel has filed status report in the form of affiavit of Pankaj Sharma, PPS Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Nawanshahr, Distirct Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar and has opposed the prayer for bail arguing that the offence under Section 6 of POCSO Act was made out irrespective of the marriage. 5. Learned counsel for respondent No.2 has no objection to the prayer for bail. 6. In her statement under Section 183 BNSS on record as Annexure P-2, prosecutrix stated that she had solemnised marriage with the petitioner in a Gurudwara at Chamkaur Sahib. After marriage,they lived at Chamkaur Sahib and were blessed with a child. The factum of marriage of the prosecutrix is admitted by the prosecution. Petitioner is in custody for the last 1 year. In the facts and circumstances of the case, but without commenting on merits, petition is allowed and petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail subject to his furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate. REEMA SAINI 2026.05.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh 3 CRM-M-14168 of 2026 (O&M) All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 29.05.2026 reema Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : No REEMA SAINI 2026.05.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh