Abhimanyu Jena v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

JCRLA No.22 of 2019 Abhimanyu Jena ....

Appellant Mr. Saktidhar Mishra, Amicus Curiae -versusState of Odisha ....

Respondent Mr.Arupananda Das, Addl. Government Advocate

CORAM:

JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO Order No.

ORDER

19.10.2022 03.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid arrangement (video conferencing/physical mode).

Heard Mr. Saktidhar Mishra, learned Amicus Curiae appearing for the appellant and Mr. Arupananda Das, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the State of Odisha.

Hearing is concluded and the judgment is dictated in open Court vide separate sheets.

The Jail Criminal Appeal is allowed. The conviction of the appellant under sections 363/511, 354 (A) (i) of the Indian Penal Code and section 8 of the POCSO Act and the sentence passed thereunder is set aside.

The appellant be set at liberty forthwith, if his detention is not required in any other case.

PKSahoo (S.K. Sahoo) Judge

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