Rama Chandra Rana v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court bail grant (Justice G. Satapathy, 09.04.2026), BLAPL No.217 of 2026, petitioner Rama Chandra Rana, S.483 BNSS application; offences: B.N.S. 137(2)/64(2)(m)/351(2) and POCSO Act sec. 6 (kidnapping, rape, aggravated penetrative sexual assault of victim); underlying case: Talsara PS Case No.198 of 2025 / Special GR Case No.94 of 2025, Special Court POCSO Sundargarh; accused in custody since 30.07.2025, charge sheet submitted; bail allowed without comment on merits; bail bond Rs.25,000 with one solvent surety; conditions: no contact/visit to victim, no witness intimidation incl. victim's family.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; petitioner released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twentyfive Thousand) only with one solvent surety for the like amount, subject to the imposed conditions (no contact with/visit to the victim; no threatening, inducing, influencing or coercing of witnesses including the victim's family members). Urgent certified copy ordered as per Rules and soft copy to be communicated to the concerned Court/Jail.