Krishna Chandra Sethi@Krushna Sethi@Krushna Chandra Sethi v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; BLAPL No.9257 of 2024; decided 23.12.2024; R.K. Pattanaik, J. Bail application under section 483 B.N.S.S. by Krishna Chandra Sethi @ Krushna Sethi rejected for the present; petitioner in custody ~1.5 years, trial not commenced; minor victim aged about thirteen years; victim's section 164 Cr.P.C. statement referred to; case committed to Sessions; G.R. Case No.101 of 2023 / Gangapur P.S. Case No.421 of 2023 before Ad hoc Additional Sessions Judge (FTSC) under POCSO Act, Berhampur; liberty reserved to renew bail prayer after victim's examination during trial; counsel R.N. Rout (petitioner), P.K. Mohanty ASC (State).
What did the court decide?
Bail refused for the present; petitioner granted liberty to renew the prayer for grant of bail / apply afresh after examination of the victim during trial before the learned Ad hoc Additional Sessions Judge (FTSC) under POCSO Act, Berhampur.