Sanyasi Giri v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory/pre-arrest bail application under Section 482 BNSS dismissed by High Court of Orissa at Cuttack (Justice R.K. Pattanaik, order dated 17.02.2026); petitioner Sanyasi Giri; Special Case No.311 of 2025 before Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Balasore; arising out of Kasafal Marine P.S. Case No.30 of 2025; minor female victim aged 9 alleging sexual mischief; victim's statement under Section 183 BNSS perused; prima facie case under Section 6 of the POCSO Act; bail denied.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail is refused: after perusing the victim's statement recorded under Section 183 BNSS and considering that a prima facie case under Section 6 of the POCSO Act is made out against the petitioner, the Court is not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail. ¶21