Pratap Chandra Sahoo v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application for bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. regarding alleged offenses under IPC sections 399, 402 and Arms Act section 25, the High Court accepted the petitioner's argument that a co-accused had been released on bail and the period of detention was significant, and ordered the release of the petitioner on bail.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 20,000 with two solvent sureties each for Rs. 20,000 and further conditions as the Court below may deem just and proper.