The High Court granted bail to the petitioner, Satya Majhi, accused of rape, in his third bail application. The court considered the victim's deposition and lack of scope for the petitioner to flee, imposing conditions to appear and refuse interference with witnesses.
Petitioner released on bail on conditions to appear before the court and not threaten witnesses.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL NO.1662 OF 2021
Satya Majhi
…. Petitioner
Mr. Sushanta Ku. Joshi, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. Tapas Ku. Praharaj,SC
CORAM: MR. JUSTICE D.DASH
ORDER
10.08.2021
Order No.
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remains no scope on the part of the Petitioner flee from justice and at this stage question of tampering the evidence does not arise; he urges for grant of bail to the Petitioner.
(D. Dash), Judge.
Narayan
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case for rape under Section-376(D) IPC
Whether the petitioner remains a flight risk or may tamper with evidence after the victim's examination
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Satya Majhi
State of Odisha
D. Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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