Laxmidhar Padhihari v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
This court allowed a petition for pre-arrest bail for petitioners implicated in various IPC offences. The court held custodial interrogation was not essential, finding little chance of abscondence and no hindrance to investigation. Bail was granted subject to conditions of cooperation and no new graver offences.
What did the court decide?
Patrons directed to be released on bail by the Arresting Officer on just terms and conditions, subject to cooperation and no new graver offences.