JUDGMENT V. Narasingh, J. - Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is an accused in C.T. Case No.98 of 2022 pending on the file of learned Sessions Judge, Rayagada, arising out of Chandili P.S. Case No.149 of 2022 for commission of the offence under Sections 376(1)/376(2)(n)/506 IPC. 3. Being aggrieved by the rejection of his application for bail U/s. 439 Cr.P.C by the learned Sessions Judge, Rayagada, by order dated 05.01.2023 in the aforementioned case, the present BLAPL has been filed. 4. It is submitted by the learned counsel that the Petitioner is in custody since 19.09.2022 and as charge sheet has been filed on 17.11.2022, his further continuance in custody is not warranted. 5. Learned counsel for the State opposes the prayer for bail. 6. Perused the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. 7. Considering the tenor thereof and filing of the charge sheet, this Court directs the Petitioner to be released on bail on such terms to be fixed by the learned court in seisin over the matter. 8. Accordingly, the BLAPL stands disposed of. 9. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rule.