A special POCSO court in Nainital has rejected the bail application of Amit Bahuguna, who is accused of raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter. Special POCSO/FTSC Judge Sudhir Tomar considered the girl’s age, medical report and other evidence while deciding the application.

The prosecution opposed bail through Special Public Prosecutor Sushil Kumar Sharma. The court’s decision concerns the bail request only; the allegations remain subject to the ongoing legal process.

Complaint and alleged incident

According to the complaint, the accused’s wife approached Jawalapur Kotwali in Haridwar on 30 September 2026. She said she had married Amit Bahuguna in 2024 after the death of her first husband.

The complaint alleges that Bahuguna travelled to Bhimtal on 26 September 2026 to deliver some items. He allegedly took his 13-year-old stepdaughter to a hotel on the pretext of going out and raped her.

The girl studies in Class 7 in Bhimtal. She informed her mother about the alleged incident over the phone. Police subsequently registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and other sections.

What the court considered

The court examined the girl’s age, the medical report and other evidence presented in connection with the bail application. After considering those materials and the prosecution’s opposition, the special court rejected the plea.

The available information does not state that the case has reached a final trial judgment. Bahuguna is therefore described as an accused, and the allegations have not been established by a court verdict.

Conclusion

The Nainital special POCSO court has denied Amit Bahuguna’s bail plea in the case involving allegations by his minor stepdaughter. Police registered the case after her mother’s complaint, and the legal proceedings will continue under the POCSO Act and other relevant sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which court rejected the bail application?

The special POCSO/FTSC court in Nainital rejected the application. Special Judge Sudhir Tomar issued the decision.

Q. Who is Amit Bahuguna in this case?

He is the accused in a case involving allegations of rape against his 13-year-old stepdaughter.

Q. When was the complaint filed?

The accused’s wife filed the complaint at Jawalapur Kotwali in Haridwar on 30 September 2026.

Q. When did the alleged incident take place?

The complaint alleges that the incident occurred on 26 September 2026 in Bhimtal.

Q. What evidence did the court consider?

The court considered the girl’s age, the medical report and other evidence while deciding the bail application.

Q. What action did police take?

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and other sections after the girl’s mother reported the alleged incident.