In this bail application, the High Court of Orissa refused the petitioner's pre-arrest bail request. The court held that custodial interrogation is essential to investigate alleged fraud and forgery, noting the petitioner's prior involvement in a similar real estate scam prevented release.
Prayer for pre-arrest bail rejected.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.1603 of 2021
Rabindra Nath Mallick
…. Petitioner
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
CORAM: JUSTICE S. PUJAHARI
Order No. 06.
ORDER 13.08.2021 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
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similar offence on getting pre-arrest bail is not ruled out. His custodial interrogation is also essential to collect evidence of such fraud and forgery committed.
RKS/SKB
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on pre-arrest bail in a case alleging cheating, fraud, and forgery under the Indian Penal Code.
Whether the nature and gravity of the accusation and the need for custodial interrogation justify denying pre-arrest bail.
Rabindra Nath Mallick
State of Odisha
S. Pujahari
As recorded by the court registry
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