The High Court allowed pre-arrest bail where the principal accused was acquitted. The petitioner must surrender within three weeks and cooperate with the investigation to secure release.
Petitioner directed to surrender within three weeks; upon surrender, to be released on bail by court in seisin upon cooperation with investigation.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No. 8443 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010521672026
Pinki Nayak
Petitioner
Mr. Sk. Zafarulla, Advocate
-versus-
1. State of Odisha …. Opposite Parties 2. Victim/ Informant
Mr. S. Panigrahi, ASC
CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH ORDER 09.09.2026
Order No.
01. 1.
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376(3)/ 506/ 109 of IPC read with section 6 of the POCSO Act.
(V. NARASINGH) Judge
Soumya
Signature Not Verified Soumya
Digitally Signed Signed by: SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 10-Sep-2026 19:07:37
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted where the principal accused in the same case has already been acquitted.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Pinki Nayak
State of Odisha
Victim/ Informant
V. NARASINGH
As recorded by the court registry
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