A special POCSO court in Mumbai has rejected the bail plea of 23‑year‑old cab driver Shreyansh Pandey, who was arrested in May for allegedly molesting a 14‑year‑old girl during a ride to her home in Vikhroli on May 13 this year. The court observed that the accused and the victim were strangers, and there was sufficient prima facie evidence suggesting his guilt. It also noted that the investigation is still ongoing. The victim, represented by her father and Special Public Prosecutor Geeta Sharma, strongly opposed bail, citing fears for her safety and the risk that Pandey might commit similar offences or flee to his home state. The judge agreed, stating he was “not inclined to release the accused on bail” .

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