Odisha HC grants bail to rape accused in Pocso case over procedural lapses

The Orissa High Court granted bail to a Pocso case accused, citing a violation of mandatory arrest procedures. Justice Gourishankar Satapathy noted discrepancies in arrest documentation, including differing signatures and the absence of the arresting officer's signature on the grounds of arrest. The court emphasized that Article 22(1) mandates informing arrestees in writing, a requirement not met in this instance.