Bipra Pradhan@Sahu v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

CRLA No.586 of 2021 Bipra Pradhan @ Sahu ....

Appellant Mr.J. Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha & another ....

Respondents Mr.Arupananda Das, Addl. Government Advocate

CORAM:

JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO Order No.

ORDER

19.09.2022 06.

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

Learned counsel for the State submits that notice to the informant has been made sufficient.

None appears for the informant.

Heard learned counsel for the appellant, learned counsel for the State This is an appeal under section 14-A of S.C. & S.T. (PoA) Act, 1989 in connection with Special G.R. Case No.01 of 2020 arising out of Khallikote P.S. Case No.04 of 2020 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge -cum- Special Judge, Khallikote for offences punishable under sections 376-D, 323 and 506 of the

// 2 // Indian Penal Code read with section 25(1-B)(a) of the Arms Act and sections 3(1)(r)(s)(w)(i)/3(2)(va) of the S.C. & S.T. (PoA) Act.

The appellant moved an application for bail before the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge -cum- Special Judge, Khallikote which was rejected on 30.09.2021. It is a case of gang rape. Taking into account the nature and gravity of accusation, I am not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. The prayer for bail stands rejected. However, the learned trial Court is directed to expedite the trial.

The CRLA stands disposed of.

( S.K. Sahoo) Judge PKSahoo