The High Court of Orissa granted bail to the Petitioner in a POCSO case where the trial court had initially rejected the application. The Court found no useful purpose in continued custody as the investigation was concluded and the Petitioner had no prior record.
Petitioner to be enlarged on bail subject to satisfaction of the learned trial court.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.1069 of 2021
Chinmaya Sahu
…. Petitioner
Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate -versus-
State of Orissa and another
…. Opposite Parties Mr. K. Gaya, A.S.C.
CORAM: THE CHIEF JUSTICE
ORDER
Order No.
22.06.2021
1.This matter is taken up by video conferencing mode.
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(Dr. S. Muralidhar)
Chief Justice
S.K. Guin
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Petitioner should be released on bail after his bail application was rejected by the trial court.
Whether continuing judicial custody serves any useful purpose given the Petitioner has no criminal antecedents and the investigation is concluded.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Chinmaya Sahu
State of Orissa
Dr. S. Muralidhar
S.K. Guin
As recorded by the court registry
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