The petitioner was released on bail in a POCSO/IPC case where the victim's deposition failed to support the prosecution, rendering the case prima facie doubtful. Bail is granted on standard terms.
Petitioner released on bail subject to terms including personal appearance at trial Court.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.2075 of 2023
Chitaranjan Jena
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Petitioner
Mr. S.K. Pradhan, Adv.
State of Odisha
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Opp. Party
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER
19.12.2023
Order No. 06.
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bail on such terms and conditions as the court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose including the condition that he shall personally appear before the trial Court on each date of posting of the case without fail.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
A.K. Rana
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: AJAYA KUMAR RANA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, C UTT ACK Date: 20-Dec-2023 14:14:22
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, who has not been supported by the victim in her deposition, qualifies for release on bail given the doubts cast on the prosecution case.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Chitaranjan Jena
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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