The High Court of Odissa disposed of a bail application filed by Gadadhar Naik, an accused in a POCSO case. While noting the state opposed the prayer, the court directed the petitioner's release on bail after reviewing the victim statement.
Petitioner released on bail on terms to be fixed by the learned court in seisin.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No.210 of 2023
Gadadhar Naik
…. Petitioner
Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & another …. Opposite Parties Mr. K.K. Gaya, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER
02.03.2023
Order No.
the notice has been served on the victim/informant on 27.01.2023. In spite of service of notice, no one appears on behalf of the victim/informant, when the matter is called.
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22.12.2022 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant bail to the accused facing charges under IPC 376(3) and POCSO Act 4(2).
Whether the petitioner's further continuance in custody is warranted post-charge sheet filing.
4 provisions across 3 enactments
Gadadhar Naik
State of Odisha
V. Narasimha
As recorded by the court registry
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