Padmalochan Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 4142 of 2022 Padmalochan Pradhan ....

Petitioner M/s. R. Prusty, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH

ORDER

05.08.2022 Order No.

02.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is an accused in C.T. Case No.799 of 2022, on the files of learned S.D.J.M., Jharsuguda, arising out of Laikera P.S. Case No.74 of 2022, offences under Sections 376(2)(n)/ 506 of IPC and is in custody since 30.03.2022.

4.

Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C. by the learned ADJ-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Jharsuguda, by order dated 02.05.2022 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed. 5.

Perused the 164 Cr.P.C. statement.

6.

Considering the tenor of such statement and medical examination report of the victim and keeping in view of the period of custody, this Court directs the petitioner to be released on bail on

such terms to be fixed by the learned Court in seisin over the matter.

7.

Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of.

8.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Santoshi