Sukumari Muduli v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a pre-arrest bail petition under Sections 498-A, 302, 304-B, 506, and 34 IPC, the High Court of Orissa noted the allegations of dowry cruelty and causing death. Finding no material to suggest hindrance to investigation or flight, the Court allowed the petition and directed the arresting officer to release the petitioner on bail if arrested.
What did the court decide?
Directed that the petitioner be released on bail by the Officer effecting arrest on such terms as deemed just and proper, subject to cooperation with the investigation.