State of Uttarakhand vs Shubham Arya — Nainital POCSO case

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1. News23 Oct 2026

   POCSO accused Shubham Arya escapes from hospital custody

   Shubham Arya, an accused in a POCSO case currently on trial at the Nainital Special POCSO Court, escaped from hospital custody in Haldwani after requesting to use the restroom.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An accused person escaped from police custody while at a hospital.

   Who:

   Shubham Arya is the accused, and the Nainital Special POCSO Court is managing the case.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Haldwani, Uttarakhand, at the Nainital Special POCSO Court.

   Why:

   The accused escaped after asking to use the restroom while at the hospital.

   What it means:

   The trial process is interrupted because the person facing these legal accusations is no longer in custody.

   Amar Ujala
2. News16 Oct 2026

   Second bail application of the accused in the rape of a minor rejected: Victim's statement, medical report, and the apprehension of influencing witnesses considered significant.

   Nainital POCSO court denies bail to Shubham Arya accused of raping minor. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The special POCSO court of Nainital rejected the second bail application of Shubham Arya, accused of raping a minor. The court considered the victim's statement, the medical report, and the seriousness of the case as significant.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court rejected the second request for release from jail for a man accused of a serious crime.

   Who:

   The special POCSO court is the judge, Shubham Arya is the accused, and the State of Uttarakhand is the prosecutor.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Special POCSO court, Nainital, Uttarakhand.

   Why:

   The court considered the victim's statement, medical findings, the serious nature of the case, and fears he might influence witnesses.

   What it means:

   The accused will stay in jail while the case continues, as he was denied temporary freedom to leave custody.

   Dainik Bhaskar