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Can anticipatory bail be granted in Pocso act?
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): A Delhi Court has granted anticipatory bail to two accused in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, observing that complainant said that she has no objection to granting relief to the accused persons if they do not cause any disturbance to her and her family.
On what grounds anticipatory bail can be rejected?
A few circumstances under which Anticipatory Bail may be refused are: The possibility of the Applicant to abscond in the event cognizance is taken by the trial court or warrant of arrest has been issued by the trial court. If the prima facie case with which the Applicant has been charged can be made out.
Can a Posco case be quashed?
There is no provision per se to withdraw a case under POSCO as these are non compoundable offences. However you can try to get the same quashed by the high court based on settlement.
Is it possible to get bail in a POSCO case?
Yes, it is possible .But not at the level of police/prosecution officer. You have to approach the concerned court where the case has been put up. Posco cases are dealt only at. special judge court meant for Posco . So he is the authority to grant bail or not .
Are POCSO offences bailable?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of 2012 (POCSO), as accorded by the President of India, aims to offer protections to children (individuals below the age of 18) from sexual violence, namely sexual assault, sexual harassment and the inclusion of children in pornography. Therefore, all the offences in POCSO Act are non-bailable.
Can a POSCO case be dealt with a special judge?
Posco cases are dealt only at. special judge court meant for Posco . So he is the authority to grant bail or not . Posco is a new act concerning sexual offences against minors and and thus taken with hint of infamy .
What happens to your passport when you get anticipatory bail?
At the time of granting the anticipatory bail the court imposes certain terms and conditions and often contains restriction to travel abroad. At the time of granting the court might seize your passport as well. This is a measure taken by the court to avoid you from absconding.