(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 29.07.2021, which was allowed.
(3.) Heard Mr. N K Agrawal, learned senior counsel along with Mr. Uday Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr. Rajendra Nath Jha, learned Additional Public Prosecutor (hereinafter referred to as the 'APP') for the State and Ms. Mukul Kumari, learned counsel for the informant.