Narendra Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.893 of 2022 Narendra Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. L.N.Patel Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss S. Mishra Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

04.2.2022.

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1. This matter is taken up through virtual mode. Order No.

2. Heard Mr. L.N.Patel, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Miss S. Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 12th December, 2021 in connection with Sasan P.S. Case No.311/2021 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No.94/2021 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-Cum-Special Court (under POCSO Act), Sambalpur for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 341/354-A/354-B/509 I.P.C. read with section 8 of the POCSO Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the nature of accusations and the fact that charge sheet has already submitted in the case, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case including the condition that he shall appear personally before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. 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) AKB Judge

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