Rajat Mohapatra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 10499 of 2021 Rajat Mohapatra ....

Petitioner Mr. M.R. Mohapatra, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P. Tripathy, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

07.04.2022 I.A. No. 118 of 2022 Order No.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner wants to withdraw the I.A. 4.

The I.A. is disposed of as withdrawn.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BLAPL No. 10499 of 2021 Order No.

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1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner files certified copy of the surrender certificate showing surrender of the petitioner to custody before the Court on 27.01.2022, the same be kept on record along with certified copy of the final form filed by the petitioner in Court today.

3.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

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The allegation against the petitioner is that he molested the victim, who was his student. The victim has vividly described the occurrence in her statement recorded under Section 164 of Cr.P.C.. 5.

Considering the nature of accusations and the availability of materials prima facie in support thereof, I am not inclined to allow the prayer for bail, which is therefore, rejected. It is however open to the petitioner to renew his prayer for bail after examination of the victim during trial.

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BLAPL is accordingly rejected.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge A.K. Rana