Petitioner sought pre-arrest bail in a criminal case involving alleged assault and property damage. The Court noted no material evidence requiring custodial interrogation and found no risk of tampering with evidence.
Petitioner directed to be released on bail by the arresting officer on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL No.9334 of 2021
Somanath @ Tulu Behera
Petitioner
-versus-
State of Odisha
Opposite Party
CORAM:
THE JUSTICE S.PUJAHARI
Order No.
ORDER 11.11.2021
counsel for the State.
hand of her mother.
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committed and also it being not disputed that the Petitioner’s release on pre-arrest bail shall not be an hindrance to a free and fair investigation, this Court is of the view that the Petitioner has made out a case for his release on pre-arrest bail, more particularly when he is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation and he has no chance of absconding and/or
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tampering with the prosecution evidence, if released on prearrest bail.
the Petitioner in connection with the aforesaid case, he be released on bail by the Officer effecting arrest on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper.
that the Petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and no other graver offence is reported against the Petitioner besides
the aforesaid offences.
(S. Pujahari) Judge
PKS
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner satisfies the criteria for pre-arrest bail in the instant case given the nature of allegations and lack of risk of absconding.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Somanath @ Tulu Behera
State of Odisha
S. Pujahari
As recorded by the court registry
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