Prem@ G. Prem Kumar Rao v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.10510 of 2021 Prem @ G. Prem Kumar Rao ....

Petitioner Mr. B.K.Ragada, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Miss S. Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

21.01.2022.

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1. This matter is taken up through virtual mode. Order No.

2. Heard Mr. B.K.Ragada, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Miss S. Mishra, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The petitioner is in custody since 28th July, 2021 in connection with Jatni P.S. Case No.171/2021 corresponding to T.R. Case No.314/2021 pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar for the alleged commission of the offence under Section 363/366/376 (2)(n) of I.P.C. and Section 6 of the POCSO Act.

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4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and particularly the statement of the victim recorded under Sections 161 and 164 of Cr.P.C., I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail in the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter including the condition that he shall appear before the trial court on each date of posting of the case without fail.

6. The BLAPL is disposed of.

7. 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, modified by Notice No.4798, dated 15th April, 2021 and Court's Office Order circulated vide Memo Nos.514 and 515 dated 7th January, 2022. (Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge

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