Pitambar Naik@ Pitambar Nayak v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No.10648 of 2021 Pitambar Naik @ Pitambar Nayak ....

Petitioner Mr. B.K.Ghadei Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr.S.K.Mishra, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

04.3.2022.

02.

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

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

3. The Petitioner is in custody since 10th November, 2021 in connection with Banki P.S. Case No.312/2021 corresponding to Spl.G.R. Case No.148/2021 pending in the court of learned Addl. District Judge-cum-Special Court, POCSO, Cuttack for

// 2 // the alleged commission of the offence under Sections 366/366A/368 of the I.P.C. read with Section 17 of POCSO Act.

4. Considering the submissions made, the materials on record, the period of detention already undergone and the fact that the allegation against the Petitioner is that he had only helped the principal accused in committing the alleged occurrence, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail.

5. Let the Petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the court in seisin over the matter in the aforesaid case 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. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge