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Orissa HC: POCSO Accused Can File Discharge Plea Within 60 Days of Getting Police Documents - (24 Sep 2025)

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Addressing a legislative gap between the BNSS and the POCSO Act, the Orissa High Court held that an accused under the POCSO Act may file a discharge application under Section 250(1) of the BNSS within sixty days from the date of receiving police papers, as per Section 231 of the BNSS.

Tags : POCSO   ACCUSED   POLICE DOCUMENTS  

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