The High Court dismissed an application for bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. The petitioner, accused of offenses under IPC and POCSO, was not represented. The court noted the victim's age (16) and the examination of seven witnesses, concluding bail should not be granted. The application was dismissed.
Bail application dismissed; petitioner not released.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 2576 of 2019
Sadananda Singh
…. Petitioner None
Versus
State of Odisha
…. Opp. Party
Mr. Sibani Shankar Pradhan, A.G.A.
CORAM:
JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO
ORDER
Order No. 27.10.2021
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Sukanta
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(Savitri Ratho)
Judge
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail in a POCSO case where the victim is a minor?
Can bail be granted when seven witnesses have been examined despite the bail application being rejected by the trial court?
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Sadananda Singh
State
Savitri Ratho
As recorded by the court registry
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