(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 21.06.2021, which was allowed.
(3.) Heard Mr. Hari Kishore Thakur, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Md. Aslam Ansari, learned Additional Public Prosecutor (hereinafter referred to as the 'APP') for the State.