Ajaya Behera v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. in a sexual offence case, the High Court declined to grant bail due to the gravity of the accusation, despite the petitioner's unproven claim of juvency, allowing surrender for regular bail consideration.
What did the court decide?
Application for anticipatory bail dismissed; Petitioner directed to surrender within two weeks to move for bail before the Court where case is pending for regular bail consideration.