Bichitra Malik v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL NO.10346 OF 2021 Bichitra Malik ....

Petitioner Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Nayak, AGA.

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE D.DASH

ORDER

20.10.2022 02.

1.

The matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement Order No.

(virtual/physical) mode.

2.

This is the second journey of the Petitioner who is in custody in connection with Pattamundai P.S. Case No.312 of 2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.69 of 2020 pending on the file of learned Fast Track Special Court (POCSO), Kendrapara, for alleged commission of offence under Section -376(3)/506 of the IPC read with Section-4&6 of the POCSO Act, in filling this application under section 439, Cr.P.C. for reconsideration of his prayer for grant of bail to the Petitioner in the above mentioned case.

3.

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

4.

Considering the submissions made and on going through the materials as placed, it is seen that the Court in seisin of the case was last moved by the Petitioner for his release on bail on 31.08.2021. In view of the lapse of one year

// 2 // by now, the trial in the case must have commenced and certain developments must have also taken. In that view of the matter, this application stands disposed of granting liberty to the Petitioner to renew his prayer before the Trial Court for his release on bail citing all the developments which have taken place in the meantime for their consideration in proper perspective and early disposal in accordance with law. 5.

The BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(D. Dash), Judge.

Narayan