Ghuran Mahato v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest for IPC offences. The single judge denied anticipatory bail due to criminal antecedents but granted liberty to surrender within 21 days, file a bail application, and get speedy consideration. Post-2023 codes were not cited.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to surrender within 21 days and file for bail; immediate consideration by trial court and higher forum if rejected.