PINTU ORAON Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

(2.) THE instant revision application is directed against the order dated 2.8.2008 passed by Juvenile Justice Board, Dhanbad vide its order dated in connection with Bokaro Thermal P.S. Case NO.7 of 2007 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 92/2007 and confirmation of the said order by the order dated 28.8.2008 passed in Cr. Appeal No. 51 of 2008 by the Sessions Judge, Bokaro whereby and whereunder both the courts has refused to release the petitioner on bail since they found that the petitioner had kidnapped the victim girl and committed rape upon her and as such it was not proper in the interest of the juvenile to release him.

(3.) LEARNED counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail, but submitted that social investigation report given by the Probation Officer, Chas, Bokaro reveals that it is the first offence of the petitioner and he is in jail custody since long.