Banalata Mohanty v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Single judge dismissed anticipatory bail application finding no FIR lodged by accused Laxmipriya Mohanty. Petitioners now free but may approach court if real apprehension of arrest arises later. Previous dismissal will not be viewed adversely if they return with valid apprehension.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail application dismissed; petitioners allowed to approach court if real apprehension of arrest arises in future.