Application for bail rejected. The court held that attempting to influence the victim to compromise the matter during interim bail led to bail rejection due to the gravity of sexual offences involving a minor (POCSO).
Bail application rejected and BA number BLAPL No.9634 of 2021 is disposed of.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.9634 of 2021
Santosh Kumar Karan
…. Petitioner Mr. N. Moharana, Advocate
-versus-
State of Orissa
…. Opp. Party Mr. S.R. Roul, A.S.C.
CORAM:
JUSTICE G. SATAPATHY
ORDER
Order No.
12.12.2022
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Priyajit
( G. Satapathy)
Judge
3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner who was on interim bail but allegedly tried to influence the victim to compromise.
Whether the gravity of the offences of kidnapping, rape, and aggravated sexual assault justifies rejection of bail.
Whether the compromise of the dispute by the petitioner discharged from interim bail is a valid consideration for bail.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Santosh Kumar Karan
State of Orissa
G. Satapathy
As recorded by the court registry
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