Manik Jana v. State of West Bengal and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court rejected a bail application in an alleged child sexual offence case, directing the Trial Court to complete recording the victim's statement under Section 164 CrPC by September 15, 2022, in compliance with Section 35 POCSO Act.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; directions issued to Trial Court to record victim's statement under Section 164 CrPC within 45 days.