Jituranjan Sahoo v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL NO.10146 OF 2021 Jituranjan Sahoo ....

Petitioner Mr.S.K. Samantaray, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss. Samapika Mishra, ASC

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

20.01.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up by video conferencing mode. Order No.

2.

The Petitioner being in custody in connection with Khurda Model P.S. Case No.366 of 2021 corresponding to T.R. Case No.416 of 2021 on the file of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar running for commission of offence under section 341/323/307/354-A/379/294/506/34 of the IPC read with section 12 of the POCSO Act, has filed this application under section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for his release on bail.

3.

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

4.

Taking into account the submissions made; further keeping in view the materials on records including the statement of the victim with other surrounding circumstances as also the period of detention of the Petitioner in custody and on going through the order passed by the learned Additional

// 2 // Sessions Judge; in the absence of any such impediment; it is directed that the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper by the court in seisin of the case with further condition that the Petitioner shall appear in person before the Court in seisin of the case on each and every date of posting of the case till conclusion of the trial; and shall not threaten or terrorize the prosecution witnesses including the victim in any manner whatsoever.

5.

The BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

As the restrictions due to resurgence of COVID-19 situation are continuing, learned Counsel for the parties may utilize a printout of the order available in the High Court's website, at par with certified copy, subject to attestation by the concerned Advocate, in the manner prescribed vide Court's Notice No.4587 dated 25th March, 2020 as modified by Court's Notice No.4798 dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022. (D.Dash), Judge.

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