Magha @ Sudam Malik v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Hearing an application for bail under section 439 Cr.P.C., the court granted release to the petitioner. Despite the petitioner's criminal antecedents and progress in investigation, the court prioritized that the petitioner faces allegations involving a kick to the testicle, balancing these factors against custody duration.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail by furnishing bond of Rs. 20,000 with two sureties for Rs. 20,000, with condition to appear at Aul Police Station fortnightly.