Sambit @ Sandip Kumar Behera v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 746 of 2022 Sambit @ Sandip Kumar Behera ....

Petitioner Mr. G. Behera, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. A.Pradhan, Additional Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 02.05.2022 Order No.

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1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

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

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 28.10.2021 in connection with Banki P.S. Case No.306 of 2021 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No. 142 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge under POCSO Act, Cuttack for the alleged commission of offence under Sections 363/376 of IPC read with section 4 of POCSO Act.

4.

Considering the submissions, the materials on record, the period of detention in custody and in particular the statement of the victim recorded under section 164 Cr.P.C, 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 personally appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

5.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Prasant