Ramakanta Malik v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court rejected the prayer for anticipatory bail with conditions. The petitioner must surrender before the S.D.J.M., Kendrapara and move for bail there; dispose in the first hour to allow immediate appeal. The lower court must compare the petitioner's position with other co-accused already on bail.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for anticipatory bail rejected; conditional direction to dispose of future bail application in first hour upon surrender; case diary availability ensured for higher forum proceedings.