Bishnu Bahalia v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
The court declined to grant anticipatory bail to petitioners facing arrest under IPC and SC/ST Act sections. Instead, liberty was granted to surrender within 21 days to the lower court for bail consideration, with strict timelines for disposal and a right to approach higher forums if rejected.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner is granted liberty to surrender before JMFC Bhuban within 21 working days to move for bail; if rejected, they can move higher forum same day.