Jamal Uddin v. The State of Assam and Anr

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19.06.2024 Heard Mr. AMS Mazumder, the learned counsel appearing for the applicant. Also heard Mr. D. Das, the learned Addl. Public Prosecutor, Assam representing Respondent No.1.

¶2None has appeared for the Respondent No.2 in spite of service of notice.

¶3This is an application under Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure praying for releasing the applicant, who was convicted under Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (POCSO), Barpeta in Special (POCSO) Case N.12/2019 (G.R. Case No.2430/2016).

¶4Today, I have gone through the LCR.

¶5After going through the LCR, the prayer of the applicant is allowed. The applicant Jamal Uddin is allowed to go on bail of ₹25,000/- with a surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (POCSO), Barpeta.

¶6In the meantime, the judgment and order dated 30.12.2023 passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (POCSO), Barpeta in Special (POCSO) Case N.12/2019 shall remain stayed till disposal of the connected appeal. The Interlocutory Application is disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant