Nagesh Katam v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; BLAPL No.9027 of 2024; Savitri Ratho, J.; decided 18.12.2024. Bail allowed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. in Orkel P.S. Case No.211 of 2023 / C.T. No.141 of 2023, Malkangiri; charges: Section 376(2)(n) IPC (rape on promise of marriage) read with Section 67(A) IT Act (intimate photographs/video shared); fourth bail application after earlier BLAPLs 10748/2023, 12648/2023, 4070/2024; Sessions Judge Malkangiri rejection dated 21.08.2024 set aside by grant of bail; victim appeared virtually, opposed bail fearing harassment; custody since 30.08.2023; conditional release ordered (no criminal activity, no witness tampering/victim contact, attendance on all trial dates); no precedents discussed; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner Nagesh Katam to be released on bail on terms and conditions fixed by the learned Court below, including: (i) no indulgence in criminal activity while on bail; (ii) no threatening or influencing of prosecution witnesses or contact with the victim; (iii) presence in Court on each date fixed for trial.