Goutam Ghee v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 593 of 2022 Goutam Ghee ...

Petitioner Mr. J.N. Panda, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha ...

Opposite Party Ms. S. Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

02.02.2022 Order No.

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1.

This matter is taken up through virtual mode. 2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 05.10.2021 in connection with Koksara P.S. Case No.201 of 2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No.223/88 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under POCSO Act, Bhawanipatna for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 363/366/376(2)(n)(3)/34 of IPC read with Sections 6/17 of POCSO Act.

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Having regard to the submissions made, materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. coupled with the fact that charge sheet has already been submitted in this case, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose including the condition that he shall not

approach, threaten, coerce or pressurize the victim in any manner whatsoever and shall personally appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail. 5.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

As the restrictions due to resurgence of Covid-19 situation are continuing, learned counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court's website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No. 4587, dated 25th March, 2020, modified by Notice No. 4798, dated 15th April, 2021, and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos. 514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022.

(Sashikanta Mishra) A.K. Rana Judge