Lalita Devi v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Orissa granted pre-arrest bail to petitioners charged under various IPC sections for instigating a son to deceive and sexually assault a victim.
What did the court decide?
Release on pre-arrest bail upon arrest with conditions to cooperate with investigation and not commit other graver offences.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.10806 of 2021
Lalita Devi & another.
Petitioners
-versus-
…. State of Odisha
Opposite Party
CORAM: JUSTICE S. PUJAHARI
Order No.
ORDER 16.11.2021 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode.
- The Petitioners apprehending their arrest in Bandamunda P.S. Case No.88 of 2021 registered for alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 493, 417, 376(2)(n), 294, 506/34 of I.P.C., have filed this petition for their release on pre-arrest bail.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted to petitioners apprehending arrest in a case involving offences under Sections 493, 417, 376(2)(n), 294, 506/34 IPC.
Whether the granting of bail will hinder a free and fair investigation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Lalita Devi & another
- respondent
State of Odisha
Coram
S. PUJAHARI
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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