The High Court of Chhattisgarh dismissed an appeal against rejection of bail. The court held that given the gravity of the offence involving human trafficking and the unshaken statement of the prosecutrix, the appellant could not be released.
Bail prayer rejected; appeal dismissed.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
CRA No. 1001 of 2023
Sunil Kumar Sahu S/o Shri Rajendra Prasad Sahu Aged About 19 Years R/o Village Biramtal, Police Outpost Basdei, Tahsil Bhaiyathan, P. S. Surajpur, District Surajpur Chhattisgarh
---- Appellant
Versus
State of Chhattisgarh Through Incharge Police Outpost Basdei, P. S. Surajpur, District Surajpur Chhattisgarh
--- Respondent
For the Appellant : Mr. Krishna Tandon, Advocate For State/ Respondent : Mr. Lalit Jangde, Govt. Advcoate
Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order on Board
02/08/2023
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24.3.2022, the allegation against him that the prosecutrix was recovered from his house on 02.10.2021 itself shows that she was never recovered from his house. Therefore, considering all the relevant aspects of the matter, the appellant may be enlarged on bail.
Sd/-
(Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge
Santosh
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant is entitled to be released on bail considering the gravity of the offence of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Whether the unshaken statement of the prosecutrix under Section 164 CrPC prevents the grant of bail.
4 provisions across 4 enactments
Sunil Kumar Sahu
State of Chhattisgarh
Narendra Kumar Vyas
As recorded by the court registry
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