Sanjay Naik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court bail order (BLAPL No.9771 of 2024, 03.01.2025, R.K. Pattanaik, J.): Section 483 BNSS bail allowed for Sanjay Naik in T.R. Case No.277 of 2024 / Info City P.S. Case No.220 of 2024, Special Judge (POCSO)-cum-Additional Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar; victim's Section 161 Cr.P.C statement showed about two-year relationship, stay at Bhubaneswar, alleged forced physical relationship and pregnancy; investigation concluded; Court applied the settled position that a minor's consent is no consent in the eye of law; victim rescued by family with an understanding with the accused (Annexure-2); bail bond Rs.40,000 with one solvent surety; conditions — no harm to victim, report to I.O. for three months or till trial concludes, whichever earlier.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail in connection with T.R. Case No.277 of 2024 corresponding to Info City P.S. Case No.220 of 2024 upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.40,000/- (rupees forty thousand) with one solvent surety for the like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge (POCSO)-cum-Additional Sessions Judge, Bhubaneswar; conditions: he shall not cause any harm to the victim in any manner and shall report to the I.O. concerned for a period of three months hence or till the trial is concluded, whichever is earlier; the trial Judge is at liberty to impose such other suitable conditions as deemed just and proper.