Mahendra Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.4475 of 2022 Mahendra Pradhan ....

Petitioner Mr. Rajendra Ku. Pradhan Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K.Mishra Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

15.9.2022.

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 1st March, 2022 in connection with Angul P.S. Case No.119/2022 corresponding to Special POCSO Case No.17/2022 pending in the court of learned Addl. District Judge-cum-Special Court, under POCSO Act, Angul for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 376(1)/506 of I.P.C. read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention in custody and in particular the statement of the victim recorded under section 161 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.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge