Ajit @ Ajay Sarkar v. The State of Assam and Anr

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27.03.2024 o Heard Mr. A. Bhattacharjee, the learned counsel appearing for the applicant/appellant as well as Mr. R.J. Baruah, the learned Addl. Public Prosecutor Page No.# 2/2 representing the State of Assam/Opposite Party No.1. Mr. D. Gogoi, learned Amicus Curiae represents Opposite Party No.2.

¶2This is an application under Section 389(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure praying for suspension of sentence and for releasing the applicant/appellant on bail who was convicted in Special (POCSO) Case No.46/2021 for a period of 4(four) years.

¶3I have considered the submissions made by the learned counsel of both sides.

¶4I have also gone through the scanned copy of the LCR.

¶5The judgment and order dated 23.06.2023 passed by the learned Special Judge, Udalguri in Special (POCSO) Case No.46/2021 shall remain suspended till disposal of the appeal.

¶6The applicant Ajit @ Ajay Sarkar is allowed to go on bail of ₹20,000/- with a surety of like amount to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, Udalguri. With the above direction, the Interlocutory Application is disposed of. JUDGE Comparing Assistant