A special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Jaipur has denied anticipatory bail to Indian cricketer Yash Dayal, who is accused in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor. The decision was handed down on December 24, 2025, amid ongoing investigation into the allegations.
What the Court Decided
The court refused to grant anticipatory bail which would have shielded Dayal from arrest while the case is investigated because of the gravity and sensitive nature of the charges. The judge noted that, based on preliminary evidence, there was no indication that the allegations were false, and that a custodial investigation was necessary at this stage.
Allegations and Case Background
The criminal complaint was filed at the Sanganer Sadar police station in Jaipur by a woman who says she was a minor at the time of the alleged incidents. She accuses Dayal of luring her with the promise of helping her cricket career and repeatedly assaulting her over approximately two and a half years, including at various locations such as hotels in Jaipur and Kanpur. Prosecutors have opposed bail, arguing that the evidence and seriousness of the alleged offences warrant continued investigation without bail protection.
Dayal’s Response
In court, Dayal’s lawyer argued that the meetings with the complainant were always in public places and that she misrepresented her age, and also claimed the case was part of a harassment or extortion attempt. However, these arguments did not persuade the court to grant anticipatory bail.
Potential Consequences
With bail denied, Dayal now risks possible arrest as the police continue their investigation under the POCSO Act and related sections of the law. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, and there is uncertainty about his future participation in domestic and IPL cricket as proceedings continue.
A Jaipur POCSO court has rejected Yash Dayal’s plea for anticipatory bail in a case accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and the need for further custodial investigation.
