Sanjay Dutta v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
This order dismisses the petition for anticipatory bail lodged under Section 438 Cr.P.C. Despite acknowledging the nature of allegations, the Court was not inclined to grant immediate bail. It directed that if the applicant surrenders within two weeks, the application for bail shall be considered on its own merits, considering the release of similarly situated co-accused.
What did the court decide?
Applicant directed to surrender within two weeks to move for bail on merits; immediate anticipatory bail denied.