ORDER : 1. We have heard learned counsel for the petitioner. Perused the material available on record. 2. The petitioner stands convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 376(AB), 376(2)(f) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and has been sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment. The application seeking suspension of sentence moved by the petitioner has been rejected by the High Court vide impugned order dated 20.02.2025. 3. Having heard and considered the submissions advanced by the learned counsel for the petitioner and upon going through the material on record, and looking at the gravity and nature of allegations attributed to the petitioner, we are not inclined to grant the indulgence of bail to the petitioner during the pendency of the appeal. 4. Hence, the Special Leave Petition is dismissed as being devoid of merits, leaving the petitioner at liberty to pray before the High Court for early hearing of the appeal. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.