Single judge of the High Court of Orissa declined to entertain a bail application filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. by an accused in a POCSO case involving a 4-year-old victim, citing the victim's statement and directing the lower court to expedite the trial.
The bail application is disposed of; the petitioner remains in custody pending further order.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BLAPL No. 6732 of 2023
Birsa Sabar
…. Petitioner
Mr. A.K. Sahoo, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
Opposite Party
Mr. P.K. Maharaj, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
ORDER 26.06.2023
Order No.
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(V. NARASINGH)
Judge
Soumya
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 27-Jun-2023 20:17:55
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the court should entertain the bail application given the nature of the case and the victim's statement.
Whether the trial court can be expedited to conclude the trial within 3 months.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Birsa Sabar
State of Odisha
V. Narasimh
As recorded by the court registry
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