Jaipur POCSO Court Rejects Yash Dayal Bail Plea
A special POCSO court in Jaipur has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Indian cricketer Yash Dayal in connection with an alleged sexual assault case involving a minor. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing nature of the investigation while declining relief to the accused.
Allegations and Case Details
According to the complaint, the case was registered under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after a minor alleged that she was sexually assaulted over a prolonged period. The FIR states that the incidents allegedly took place when the complainant was underage. Police have begun investigating the claims, including examining statements and other material submitted during the preliminary inquiry.
Court Observations
The POCSO court observed that offences involving minors require strict scrutiny and that granting anticipatory bail at this stage could hamper the investigation. The judge noted that the material placed on record warranted further probe and that custodial questioning could be necessary to establish facts.
Defence Stand
Counsel appearing for Yash Dayal argued that the allegations were false and claimed that the complainant had misrepresented her age. The defence also submitted that the interactions between the two were consensual and took place when the complainant was not a minor. These claims were contested by the prosecution during the hearing.
Next Steps in the Case
With the anticipatory bail plea rejected, police are expected to proceed with the investigation in accordance with the law. No immediate statement was issued by the cricketer following the court’s order. The outcome of the probe is likely to determine further legal action in the matter.
