In Brief
Osman Goni and four others sought pre-arrest bail in connection with allegations of criminal intimidation, indecent assault, rape, and criminal mischief involving a minor under the POCSO Act. The Supreme Court granted interim pre-arrest bail in the amount of Rs. 10,000 each with sureties, subject to conditions requiring the accused to cooperate with the investigating officer within seven days, refrain from tampering with evidence, and abstain from intimidating witnesses. The matter was adjourned for final hearing with direction to call for case diaries of the related FIRs.
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