Jagannath Bhotra v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted pre-arrest bail to Petitioner No.1 in a case alleging assault under IPC, requiring cooperation with investigation. For minor Petitioner No.2, bail was refused pending social investigation and reference to the Juvenile Justice Board where bail is the rule.
What did the court decide?
Order directs Petitioner No.1's arresting officer to grant pre-arrest bail on suitable conditions; Petitioner No.2 to J.J. Board for bail consideration.