Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 8: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu VC Koul today rejected the bail application of Balwan Kumar, son of Manga Ram of Pargwal under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The allegations against the accused are that on the night of 01.08.2018 he kidnapped the daughter of complainant.
After hearing both the sides, the court observed, “accused faces such allegations and charge which would evoke social disgust and social censure of the act imputed to him. Such an act has been found to provoke public anger, outbursts and condemnation”, adding “such an act has been found to provoke people to violence if the situation is not properly and effectively handled and dealt with”.
“The exercise of discretion vested in the courts cannot be exercised in favour of the accused as a matter of course and he cannot be granted bail without their being extraordinary circumstances in his favour”, Principal Sessions Judge said.
With these observations, court rejected the bail application.
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