(1.) The matter has been heard via video conferencing.
(2.) The case has been taken up out of turn on the basis of motion slip filed by learned counsel for the petitioner on 28.07.2021, which was allowed.
(3.) Heard Mr. Surendra Kumar Singh, learned senior counsel along with Mr. Praveen Prakash, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Jharkhandi Upadhyay, learned Additional Public Prosecutor (hereinafter referred to as the 'APP') for the State.