Bharat Digal v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
This court considered a bail application under section 439 Cr.P.C. in a POCSO case. While noting the gravity of the accusation against the petitioner, the court directed the trial court to conclude examination of prosecution witnesses by the end of October 2021. The petitioner may renew the bail prayer if witnesses are not examined within that time.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner at liberty to renew bail prayer if examination of prosecution witnesses is not completed by end of October 2021.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.3881 of 2020
Bharat Digal
…. Petitioner
Mr.N.Lenka, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha …. Opp. Party
Mr. A. Pradhan Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO
Order No.
ORDER 13.08.2021
- This matter is taken up through Hybrid arrangement (video conferencing/physical Mode). Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to bail in the POCSO case given the delay in trial and progress of examination of witnesses.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Bharat Digal
- respondent
State of Odisha
Coram
S.K. Sahoo
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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