(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 20.07.2021, which was allowed.
(3.) Heard Mr. PK Shahi, learned senior counsel along with Mr. Arun Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Navin Kumar Pandey, learned Additional Public Prosecutor (hereinafter referred to as the 'APP') for the State.