Bhagaban Sagar@Baga v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a bail application under section 439 Cr.P.C. pending in a case involving robbery (section 395 IPC), the Single Judge considered the petitioner's custody duration, similarity of situation to released co-accused, and lack of criminal antecedents. The court inclined to release the petitioner on bail subject to a bond with sureties and conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail by furnishing a bond of Rs.20,000 with two local sureties for the same amount, subject to further conditions.