Susmita Das v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, WPCRL No.123 of 2025, decided 29.10.2025; habeas corpus writ petition by parent of minor victim girl; victim rescued from Bengaluru; accused not found at the place during search; victim produced before CWC Balasore on 25.10.2025 and staying at one stop center on CWC order; statement recorded under Section 183 BNSS on 28.10.2025; case registered against accused under BNS and POCSO Act; Court held physical presence of victim before it unnecessary; writ petition disposed of. Bench: Harish Tandon, CJ and M.S. Raman, J. Petitioner's counsel: Jyotirmay Gupta; State counsel: Sanjay Rath, Addl. Government Advocate.
What did the court decide?
The minor victim girl has been rescued from Bengaluru, is in safe custody, and the CWC has ensured her safety and security and appears to have taken charge of her. ¶14