The High Court of Orissa rejected the petitioner's bail application. Despite discrepancies pointed out by counsel, the vividness of the victim's description and the severity of allegations led the Court to deny bail in a POCSO matter where the petitioner is already in custody.
Prayer for bail rejected; petitioner remains in custody pending trial.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No. 7046 of 2023
Rabi Nayak
….
Petitioner
Mr. P.K.Ray, Advocate
-Versus-
State of Odisha ….
Opposite Party
Additional Standing Counsel
CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER_
13.11.2023
Order No.
4.
counsel for the State.
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prosecution case as laid.
( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
B.C. Tudu
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 15-Nov-2023 11:12:02
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's prayer for bail should be allowed given the vivdity of the victim's description and severity of allegations.
Whether discrepancies in the T.I. parade nullify the prosecution case.
Rabi Nayak
State of Odisha
Sashikanta Mishra
As recorded by the court registry
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