Chandra Bhartra v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Orissa rejected the petitioner's bail application in a POCSO case involving sexual exploitation of a minor. Despite gravity of accusations, the court directed the trial court to expedite the trial and examine the victim, allowing the petitioner to renew the bail prayer thereafter.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; order directing trial court to expedite trial and examine victim; liberty to renew bail prayer after victim's examination.