Chhakhanda @ Gatikrushna Dalei v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
BLAPL No.3486 of 2023; Chhakhanda @ Gatikrushna Dalei; State of Odisha; bail granted; successive bail application; section 439 Cr.P.C.; Jajpur Sadar P.S. Case No.78 of 2018; C.T. Special (POCSO) Case No.40 of 2018; Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge Jajpur; Ss.363/366/376(2)(i)(f)(n)/307/323/506 IPC; section 6 POCSO Act; custody since 21.04.2018; trial at snail's pace; victim examined cross-examined discharged; medical evidence silent; victim testimony uncorroborated; conditional bail; cancellation on violation; High Court of Orissa Cuttack; Justice D. Dash; 07.03.2024; disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be released on bail in C.T. Special (POCSO) Case No.40 of 2018 on terms and conditions deemed just and proper by the court in seisin of the case, expressly including personal appearance before the trial court on each date of posting; violation of any condition shall entail cancellation of bail. Urgent certified copy to be issued as per rules.