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2. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been convicted for life for the offence under Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act read with Section 13 of the Foreigners Act. He further submits that, during cross-examination the victim has deposed that "....It is true I would not have any allegations against anyone if I would not have been apprehended by the BSF and participated in the dance programme." He further submits that the petitioner is in incarceration for the last four and half years. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, he seeks bail.
3. Mr. Roy Chowdhury, learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the State, in his usual fairness, admits that the petitioner has an arguable case. There are sufficient incriminating evidence against the petitioner. The offence is of heinous nature. No leniency should be shown to the petitioner.
4. On perusal of the impugned judgment and specifically on going through the deposition of the victim girl, it transpires that the victim girl herself has deposed that she would not have any allegation against any one, if she would not have been apprehended by the BSF and participated in the dance programme. Considering this fact and also considering the fact that the petitioner is in custody for the last four and half years and there is no possibility of an early hearing of the appeal, since the Trial Court Records have not yet been received by the department as would appear from the departmental note dated December 5, 2025, we are inclined to allow this application.
In re : CRAN 1 of 2025 (CRA (DB) 79 of 2025).
In the matter of : Jasim Mondal .... applicant/appellant.
9. The learned counsel representing the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been convicted for life for the offence under Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act read with Section 13 of the Foreigners Act. He further submits that, during cross-examination the victim has deposed that "....It is true I would not have any allegations against anyone if I would not have been apprehended by the BSF and participated in the dance programme." He further submits that the petitioner is in incarceration for the last four and half years. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, he seeks bail.
10. Mr. Roy Chowdhury, learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the State, in his usual fairness, admits that the petitioner has an arguable case. There are sufficient incriminating evidence against the petitioner. The offence is of heinous nature. No leniency should be shown to the petitioner.
11. On perusal of the impugned judgment and specifically on going through the deposition of the victim girl, it transpires that the victim girl herself has deposed that she would not have any allegation against any one, if she would not have been apprehended by the BSF and participated in the dance programme. Considering this fact and also considering the fact that the petitioner is in custody for the last four and half years and there is no possibility of an early hearing of the appeal, since the Trial Court Records have not yet been received by the department as would appear from the departmental note dated December 5, 2025, we are inclined to allow this application.