High Court of Orissa rejected bail application for petitioners accused of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl under IPC and POCSO Act. Court noted strong prima facie case due to identification and dismissed bail, directing trial court to conclude within six months.
Prayer for bail of the Petitioners was not allowed. The BLAPL is disposed of.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.4799 of 2020
Jitendra Jamuda and another
…. Petitioners
Mr. Arijeet Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
…. State of Odisha Opposite Party Mr.M.K.Mohanty,
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 06.12.2021.
Order No.
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victim, who was 16 years old at the relevant time, of their motor cycle and after taking the girl to Duburi and other places, they committed rape on her repeatedly.
(Sashikanta Mishra) AKB Judge
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to accused charged with kidnapping and repeated rape of a minor under POCSO Act and IPC.
Whether the trial court should dispose of the case within a specific timeframe.
Jitendra Jamuda
Unknown
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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