Chidananda Sahu @ Chidananda Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.5707 of 2022 Chidananda Sahu @ Chidananda Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr. S.R.Mohapatra Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K.Maharaj Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

11.7.2022.

01.

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 18th March, 2022 in connection with Boudh P.S. Case No.87/2022 corresponding to C.T. Case No.107/2022 pending in the court of learned S.D.J.M., Boudh for the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 376(2)(n)/294/506/450 of I.P.C.

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4. It is alleged that the Petitioner committed sexual intercourse forcibly with the victim, who is a married lady, taking advantage of his acquaintance with her.

5. Considering the submissions, the materials on record, the period of detention of the Petitioner in custody and in particular the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 of Cr.P.C., I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. 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 court below on each date of posting of the case and in case of even a single default, necessary orders shall be passed by the court to take him to custody again.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

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

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge