03.

19.10.2020

This matter is taken up through video conferencing.

This is an application under Sec.439 Cr.P.C. for bail and

the offences alleged are under Secs.363/366/376/294/506/34, I.P.C. and

Sec.4 of the POCSO Act.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned

counsel for the State.

It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that the petitioner

is inside custody since 18.7.2020 and in the meantime investigation being

completed, charge-sheet has been submitted for the offences under

Secs.363/366/376, I.P.C. and Sec.6 of the POCSO Act. It is also

submitted that the victim and petitioner were in love and have eloped

together.

After hearing learned counsel for the State and considering

the statement of the victim recorded under Sec.164, Cr.P.C. as placed by

learned counsel for the State and further considering the circumstances of

the case, it is directed to release the petitioner on bail in connection with

Salipur P.S. Case No.232/2020 corresponding to G.R. Case No.60/2020

on such terms and conditions to be fixed by the learned Addl. District

Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Cuttack as he deems just

and proper including the condition that the petitioner shall not dissuade

any witness directly or indirectly by way of inducement, threat or promise

acquainted with the facts of the case from disclosing such facts before the

court or tamper with the evidence.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper

application.

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B.P. Routray, J.

BKB

BLAPL No.5451 of 2020