The High Court of Orissa allowed a bail petition filed by an accused in a POCSO-related case. Considering the custody period and the victim's examination, the court directed release on bail with terms to be fixed by the lower court.
Petitioner released on bail subject to terms to be fixed by the court in seisin.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 5904 OF 2021
Nikhel Purti @ Mikhel Purty ……… Petitioner Mr. D.P. Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Anr.
...……… Opposite Parties Mr. D.Mund, AGA
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
28.03.2022
Order No.
2
P.W.1.
Balaram
3
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail in a POCSO case given the duration of custody and examination of the victim.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Nikhel Purti @ Mikhel Purty
State of Odisha & Anr.
V. Narasimgh
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
