Saroj Kumar Pradhan v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 8260 of 2022 Saroj Kumar Pradhan ....

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

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

ORDER

13.09.2022 Order No.

01.

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 Spl. Case No.4(57)/2022, pending in the file of learned Additional District & Sessions Judgecum-Special Judge, under POCSO Act, Keonjhar, arising out of Telkoi P.S. Case No.82 of 2022, under Section 376(2)(n)/306/506 of IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act.

4.

Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s.439 Cr.P.C. by the learned Additional District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge, under POCSO Act, Keonjhar by order dated 08.08.2022 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed.

5.

Perused the 164 Cr.P.C. statement of the parents of the victim.

6.

Considering the tenor thereof and keeping in view that investigation has already been concluded and period of custody since 24.05.2022, 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