09.03.2026
Aditya Kumar Mohapatra, J.
1. These matters are taken up through Hybrid Arrangement
(Virtual /Physical Mode).
2. Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as
learned counsel for the Informant-Opposite Party No.2 and
learned counsel for the State in both the cases. Perused the
applications which were taken up for hearing today.
3. BLAPL No.3678 of 2025 has been filed at the instance of
the Petitioner for his release on bail under Section 439 of the
Cr.P.C. Similarly, the Petitioner has also approached this Court
by filing an application under Section 438 of the B.N.S.S.,
2023 challenging the order dated 03.02.2025 passed by the
learned ADJ-cum-Special Court under POCSO Act, Bargarh in
C.T. Case No.43 of 2024 whereby the learned ADJ-cum-
Special Court under POCSO Act, Bargarh was pleased to reject
the application filed by the Petitioner dated 06.01.2025 under
Section 34 of the POCSO Act on the question of jurisdiction.