Single Judge permitted bail to the petitioner, an accused in a POCSO case, after evaluating the victim's 164 statement and arguing that continued custody was unwarranted post-charge-sheet.
Petitioner to be released on bail on terms to be fixed by the Court in seisin.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 146 of 2023
Santanu Muduli
…. Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Pradhan, Advocate -versus-
…. State of Odisha & Another Opposite Parties
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 13.03.2023
Order No.
04. 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
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taken up today (13.03.2023). There is no appearance on behalf of the informant/victim when the matter is called.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail in a POCSO case despite the victim's 164 statement indicating potential risk.
Whether continued custody after charge-sheet filing in a POCSO case is warranted.
4 provisions across 3 enactments
Santanu Muduli
State of Odisha
V. NARASINGH
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V. NARASINGH
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