This court allowed a pre-arrest bail application pending investigation. The court observed no evidence of absconding or necessity for custodial interrogation. The petitioner was directed to surrender within four weeks to secure bail.
Petitioner to surrender within four weeks for release on bail; otherwise, non-bailable warrant to be executed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.4306 of 2021
Ramana Biswal
Petitioner
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party
CORAM: JUSTICE S. PUJAHARI
ORDER
Order No.
14.09.2021
Case No.35 of 2021, corresponding to G.R. Case No.36 of 2021, pending in the court of J.M.F.C., Parjang, registered for
alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 498-
A, 302, 304-B read with Section 34 of the I.P.C. and Section 4
of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, has filed this petition for his release on pre-arrest bail. However, investigation in this case has been completed and charge-sheet has been filed under Section 498-A, 304-B, 306 read with Section 34 of the I.P.C. and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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learned counsel for the State.
the deceased to commit suicide.
have an adverse impact on a free trial, so also least is the chance of the Petitioner absconding.
made, this Court directs that if the Petitioner surrenders before the Court in seisin over the matter within four weeks hence and makes a motion for bail, the Court in seisin over the matter
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DA
shall release him on bail in connection with the aforesaid case on such terms and conditions as it may deem just and proper.
(S. Pujahari)
Judge
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is eligible for pre-arrest bail.
Whether the possibility of surrender should be conditional for granting bail.
Whether the investigation completion affects the bail application.
4 provisions across 2 enactments
Ramana Biswal
State of Odisha
S. Pujahari
As recorded by the court registry
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