Reading: A 65-year-old man is facing serious charges after a 15-year-old girl accused him of being the father of her newborn child. He’s currently in jail. Can he get bail? Is he eligible for a government lawyer? Will a DNA test be conducted automatically, or will someone need to request it? The man is facing charges under IPC 376 and POCSO. What are his chances of getting bail?

A 65-year-old man is facing serious charges after a 15-year-old girl accused him of being the father of her newborn child. He’s currently in jail. Can he get bail? Is he eligible for a government lawyer? Will a DNA test be conducted automatically, or will someone need to request it? The man is facing charges under IPC 376 and POCSO. What are his chances of getting bail?

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Law Forum › Category: Criminal › A 65-year-old man is facing serious charges after a 15-year-old girl accused him of being the father of her newborn child. He’s currently in jail. Can he get bail? Is he eligible for a government lawyer? Will a DNA test be conducted automatically, or will someone need to request it? The man is facing charges under IPC 376 and POCSO. What are his chances of getting bail?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

A 65-year-old man is facing serious charges after a 15-year-old girl accused him of being the father of her newborn child. He’s currently in jail. Can he get bail? Is he eligible for a government lawyer? Will a DNA test be conducted automatically, or will someone need to request it? The man is facing charges under IPC 376 and POCSO. What are his chances of getting bail?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, the man can apply for bail but his chances are low due to the serious nature of the charges. He is eligible for a government lawyer if he cannot afford one. A DNA test is not automatically conducted but can be requested by the prosecution or the defense.