Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has suspended the sentence of a man convicted and sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault his minor daughter, granting him bail pending disposal of his appeal.The bench of Justice Ashok Kumar Jain allowed the convict’s second application, noting he has already spent over six years in custody and that his appeal is still pending. The bench said the suspension was granted without commenting on the merits of the case.During the hearing, his counsel argued that the trial overlooked key evidence and witness discrepancies. The state govt opposed the bail application, citing concerns over public safety.A special POCSO court in Jaipur had convicted him on Oct 12, 2023. His first suspension plea was rejected on April 29, 2025.The high court ordered his release on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 with two sureties of Rs 25,000 each. He has been directed to appear before the high court on Nov 17 and attend hearings as required.
