Soumya Ranjan Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.2623 of 2022 Soumya Ranjan Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. P.K.Mohapatra, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.A. Pradhan Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

25.4.2022.

02.

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

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 22nd March, 2022 in connection with Kharavel Nagar P.S. Case No.364/2017 corresponding to C.T. Case No.5749/2017 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Bhubaneswar for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 493/420/506/34 of I.P.C.

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4. The allegation is that on the false pretext of marriage the Petitioner kept physical relationship with the victim on many occasions. Considering the nature of allegations and looking at the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 of Cr.P.C., 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 before the court below on each date of posting of the case without fail. Further, he shall not approach, coerce, threaten or pressurize the victim in any manner whatsoever.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge